What channel is Illinois vs. Kansas on today? Time, TV schedule for Illini Week 2 game
Illinois eked out a 30-28 victory over Toledo in Week 1, needing a last-second, game-winning field goal from Caleb Griffin.
Now the Fighting Illini's nonconference schedule continues with an even tougher opponent in Friday's matchup vs. Kansas, one of last year's most improved teams. The Jayhawks also expect to have quarterback Jalon Daniels back under center after the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year missed last week's opener. The Jayhawks won their first game of the year 48-17 over Missouri State without him.
Meanwhile, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer started just the second game of his career — and the first for the Illini — against Toledo in Week 1. He went 18 of 26 with 211 passing yards and two touchdowns to one interception and also showed off his running skills by rushing for 69 rushing yards on just nine carries (7.7 yards per attempt). His performance will be key if the Fighting Illini, who are slight underdogs, are to pull off the win in Lawrence.
With that, here's everything you need to know to watch the intriguing Week 2 matchup between Illinois and Kansas, including time, TV and streaming info, and more:
What channel is Illinois vs. Kansas on today?
TV channel: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)
Illinois vs. Kansas will broadcast on ESPN2. However, Spectrum customers will not be able to watch. Here's why.
Streaming options include the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
What time does Illinois vs. Kansas start?
Date: Friday, Sept. 8
Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Illinois vs. Kansas is scheduled to kick off on Friday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. CT from Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Illinois vs. Kansas odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Sept. 7
Spread: Kansas (-3)
Over/under: 57.5
Moneyline: Kansas -155 | Illinois +130
Illinois schedule 2023
Date | Opponent |
Saturday, Sept. 2 | vs. Toledo |
Friday, Sept. 8 | at Kansas |
Saturday, Sept. 16 | vs. No. 7 Penn State* |
Saturday, Sept. 23 | vs. Florida Atlantic |
Saturday, Sept. 30 | at Purdue* |
Friday, Oct. 6 | vs. Nebraska* |
Saturday, Oct. 14 | at Maryland* |
Saturday, Oct. 21 | vs. No. 19 Wisconsin* |
Saturday, Oct. 28 | BYE |
Saturday, Nov. 4 | at Minnesota* |
Saturday, Nov. 11 | vs. Indiana* |
Saturday, Nov. 18 | at Iowa* |
Saturday, Nov. 25 | vs. Northwestern* |
Saturday, Dec. 2 | Big Ten championship game (Indianapolis) |
Kansas schedule 2023
Date | Opponent |
Friday, Sept. 1 | vs. Missouri State |
Friday, Sept. 8 | vs. Illinois |
Saturday, Sept. 16 | at Nevada |
Saturday, Sept. 23 | vs. BYU* |
Saturday, Sept. 30 | at No. 10 Texas* |
Saturday, Oct. 7 | vs. UCF* |
Saturday, Oct. 14 | at Oklahoma State* |
Saturday, Oct. 21 | BYE |
Saturday, Oct. 28 | vs. No. 17 Oklahoma* |
Saturday, Nov. 4 | at Iowa State* |
Saturday, Nov. 11 | vs. Texas Tech* |
Saturday, Nov. 18 | vs. No. 15 Kansas State* |
Saturday, Nov. 25 | at Cincinnati* |
Saturday, Dec. 2 | Big 12 championship game (Arlington, Texas) |
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