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Illini Face No. 7 Buckeyes in Early Big Ten Showdown
26 Sep
Summary
- Illinois and Ohio State, both with 2-1 records, clash in Big Ten opener.
- Kickoff is scheduled for noon EST on Saturday, September 26.
- Fans can stream the game live via Sling TV without cable.
The 2026 college football season is heating up as Week 4 commences with the Illinois Fighting Illini set to face the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes. This marks the Big Ten conference opener for both teams, with kickoff scheduled for noon Eastern Standard Time on Saturday, September 26.
Both Illinois and Ohio State arrive at this contest with matching 2-1 records. The Buckeyes are coming off a dominant 59-3 victory over Kent State last weekend, seeking to build momentum after an earlier narrow loss. The Fighting Illini also secured a significant win in Week 3, defeating Southern Illinois 48-10, rebounding from their own Week 2 defeat.
Fans looking to watch the game without a traditional cable subscription have streaming options. Live TV streaming services like Sling TV offer a way to view the game. Specifically, Sling TV's Select plan, which includes FOX, is available for $19.99 per month, or bundled with more channels on their Blue plan for $54.99 per month.
