How to Watch Indiana vs. Illinois: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 20, 2025

Updated Sep. 20, 2025 7:30 p.m. ET

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Omar Cooper Jr. and the Indiana Hoosiers (3-0) will take on Hank Beatty and the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, in a battle between two outstanding pass-catchers. This game will be airing on NBC.

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How to Watch Indiana vs. Illinois

When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) in Bloomington, Indiana
TV Channel: NBC
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Indiana's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Old Dominion	W 27-14
9/6/2025	vs. Kennesaw State	W 56-9
9/12/2025	vs. Indiana State	W 73-0
9/20/2025	vs. Illinois	-
9/27/2025	at Iowa	-
10/11/2025	at Oregon	-
10/18/2025	vs. Michigan State	-
10/25/2025	vs. UCLA	-
11/1/2025	at Maryland	-
11/8/2025	at Penn State	-
11/15/2025	vs. Wisconsin	-
11/28/2025	at Purdue	-

Indiana 2025 Stats & Insights

Indiana has been clicking on all fronts this year, ranking second-best in total offense (591.7 yards per game) and seventh-best in total defense (220.7 yards allowed per game).
Indiana has the 26th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (284.0 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking sixth-best with only 105.3 passing yards allowed per game.
The Hoosiers have been a tough opponent for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (fifth-best with 52.0 points per game) and scoring defense (sixth-best with 7.7 points allowed per game) this season.
The Hoosiers rank 52nd in run defense this season (115.3 rushing yards allowed per game), but they've been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 307.7 rushing yards per game.
Indiana has been finding success on both sides of the ball in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking seventh-best in third-down percentage (61.8%) and eighth-best in third-down percentage allowed (21.6%).
The Hoosiers own the 15th-best turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing five turnovers (34th in the FBS) while turning it over one time (eighth in the FBS).

Indiana 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Fernando Mendoza	QB	708 YDS (72.4%) / 9 TD / 0 INT 72 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 24.0 RUSH YPG
Omar Cooper Jr.	WR	13 REC / 299 YDS / 4 TD / 99.7 YPG
Elijah Sarratt	WR	15 REC / 164 YDS / 3 TD / 54.7 YPG
Kaelon Black	RB	217 YDS / 1 TD / 72.3 YPG / 6.4 YPC
Louis Moore	DB	10 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Isaiah Jones	LB	7 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Aiden Fisher	LB	9 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
D'Angelo Ponds	DB	6 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Illinois' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	vs. Western Illinois	W 52-3
9/6/2025	at Duke	W 45-19
9/13/2025	vs. Western Michigan	W 38-0
9/20/2025	at Indiana	-
9/27/2025	vs. USC	-
10/4/2025	at Purdue	-
10/11/2025	vs. Ohio State	-
10/25/2025	at Washington	-
11/1/2025	vs. Rutgers	-
11/15/2025	vs. Maryland	-
11/22/2025	at Wisconsin	-
11/29/2025	vs. Northwestern	-

Illinois 2025 Stats & Insights

With 405.7 total yards per game on offense, Illinois ranks 65th in the FBS in 2025. On defense, it ranks 26th, allowing 268.3 total yards per contest.
Illinois ranks 62nd in the FBS with 241.0 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 56th with 193.7 passing yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
The Fighting Illini have dominated on both offense and defense this season, ranking 12th-best in points per game (45.0) and fifth-best in points allowed per game (7.3).
The Fighting Illini's run defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 13th-best in the FBS with 74.7 rushing yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, they are putting up 164.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 69th.
Illinois is generating a 47.1% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (36th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 31.6% third-down rate (40th-ranked) on defense.
The Fighting Illini have fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team's turnover margin of +6 ranks fourth-best in the FBS, with six forced turnovers (19th in the nation) and zero turnovers committed (first in the nation).

Illinois 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Luke Altmyer	QB	709 YDS (71.8%) / 8 TD / 0 INT -12 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -4.0 RUSH YPG
Hank Beatty	WR	19 REC / 289 YDS / 1 TD / 96.3 YPG
Kaden Feagin	RB	222 YDS / 3 TD / 74.0 YPG / 4.4 YPC 2 REC / 13 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13.0 REC YPG
Ca'Lil Valentine	RB	158 YDS / 2 TD / 52.7 YPG / 6.3 YPC
Gabe Jacas	LB	8 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Matthew Bailey	DB	12 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Malachi Hood	LB	14 TKL / 1.0 TFL
Miles Scott	DB	13 TKL / 1.0 TFL