Game Primer: How To Watch, Things to Know for Illinois at Kansas

Here's everything you need to know as the Kansas Jayhawks look to pass an early season test against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

The Kansas Jayhawks are looking to start their second consecutive season with two straight wins as they take on the Illinois Fighting Illini tonight at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks pulled away in the second half last week while the Illini needed a late field goal to avoid an upset.

Illinois is receiving votes in both Top 25 polls, while the Jayhawks are receiving votes in the Coaches Poll only. Illinois leads the series between these two teams 3-2, but Kansas won the only prior meeting in Lawrence (in 1892).

 

Here are the essentials:

How to Watch

Friday, September 8th, 6:30 p.m. CST

Lawrence, KS: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (47,233)

TV: ESPN

- Anish Shroff (Play-by-Play), Andre Ware (Analyst), Paul Carcaterra (Sideline)

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network

- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), David Lawrence (Analyst), Brandon McAnderson (Sideline)

SIRIUS: Channel 84, 953 (SXM App)

Live Stream: fuboTV (Start your free trial)

The Numbers

Kansas: 1-0 

Illinois: 1-0 (3-2 Big 12)

Line: KU -3.5

O/U: 56.5

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Follow along during the game with live updates and analysis in our Live Blog.

Come join the conversation in the Blue Wings Rising Discord Server.

Fun Facts

Last week's attendance of 41,091 was the largest crowd at a season opener since 2013 against South Dakota.

Luke Grimm moved to 10th on the all-time touchdown reception list after he caught his 12th career touchdown pass against Missouri State.

The Jayhawks are looking for their first win over a Big Ten opponent since the 55-14 victory over Rutgers on September 16, 2018.