Hanson Field | Western Illinois University Leathernecks
Hanson Field | Western Illinois University Leathernecks
The Big Ten Conference has announced that Western Illinois University will face the University of Illinois in a football game on Friday, August 29, 2025. The matchup will take place in Champaign, Illinois. Specific details regarding the kickoff time and television coverage are yet to be disclosed.
Western Illinois University's football team is familiar with facing Big Ten opponents. In recent years, they have played against Indiana in 2024, Minnesota in 2022, and Illinois in 2018. The upcoming game will mark the fourth encounter between WIU and Illinois. Historically, Illinois has emerged victorious in all three previous meetings held in 2007, 2015, and 2018.
The Leathernecks have reportedly had a successful offseason, boasting the top recruiting class within the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference.
Head coach Joe Davis expressed enthusiasm for the forthcoming season: "We're excited to take on a challenging and competitive schedule this fall. Our team has worked extremely hard this offseason and will be ready to play come August."
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