It’s Southern Illinois versus Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium on September 19, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
- Streaming: Peacock
How to Watch Southern Illinois vs. Illinois on September 19, 2026
You can watch Illinois take on the Southern Illinois live on DIRECTV on Peacock on September 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
Southern Illinois (2-1) at Illinois (1-1) — Game Preview
Southern Illinois (2-1) travels to Big Ten foe Illinois (1-1) on September 19, 2026 for a nonconference matchup at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. It’s a short trip up from Carbondale for the FCS Salukis, who own the better record so far but face a jump in competition against a Big Ten opponent looking to build on last week.
Southern Illinois quarterback Jake Curry has completed 26 of 58 passes for 306 yards and four touchdowns but has also thrown three interceptions, a turnover rate the Illinois defense will look to exploit. Illinois quarterback Katin Houser has been sharper through two games, going 37 of 52 for 453 yards and six touchdowns against just one interception.
Salukis running back Chandler Chapman has carried the ball 52 times for 278 yards, giving Southern Illinois a ground game it can lean on to shorten the afternoon. Illinois defensive lineman Will Holmes has already logged a sack this season, part of a front seven tasked with keeping Curry uncomfortable at Gies Memorial Stadium.
Streaming
Peacock
What Time is the Southern Illinois vs. Illinois Game Today?
The Southern Illinois vs. Illinois game starts at 2:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Southern Illinois vs. Illinois?
You can watch Southern Illinois vs. Illinois on Peacock.
Players to Watch: Southern Illinois vs. Illinois
Southern Illinois
Jake Curry — QB. Curry has completed 26 of 58 passes for 306 yards and four touchdowns this season, though three interceptions temper the numbers. His arm will need to hold up against a Big Ten defense on the road.
Chandler Chapman — RB. Chapman has carried the ball 52 times for 278 yards, giving the Salukis a downhill runner who can chew clock and keep the offense on schedule. Expect Southern Illinois to feed him early and often.
Ibrahim Sanogo — DE. Sanogo already has 3.5 sacks on the year, and his ability to get after the quarterback could be the difference if Southern Illinois hopes to disrupt Illinois’ passing attack.
Illinois
Katin Houser — QB. Houser has been efficient through two games, completing 37 of 52 passes for 453 yards and six touchdowns against just one interception. That kind of accuracy gives Illinois a clear edge under center.
Ca’Lil Valentine — RB. Valentine has rushed 29 times for 144 yards and a touchdown, and a productive afternoon on the ground would let Illinois control tempo against the FCS visitors.
Will Holmes — DL. Holmes has recorded a sack this season and anchors an Illinois front looking to pressure Curry into the kind of mistakes that have already cost Southern Illinois three interceptions this year.
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