Big Ten Announces Kickoff Times, TV Designations for Week 8 Games

Kickoff times and television information has been announced for the Big Ten in Week 8. That weekend is highlighted by Michigan-Illinois and Nebraska-Indiana.
Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass
Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

The Week 8 schedule in the Big Ten has been released. Kickoff times and television information has been announced, with plenty of interesting games on the slate.

Action begins Friday night, with Oregon traveling to Purdue on Oct. 18. Then, Saturday is highlighted by matchups that include Michigan-Illinois, Nebraska-Indiana and Iowa-Michigan State.

Below is the complete schedule for the conference's Week 8 games.

Week 8 Big Ten schedule

Oregon vs. Purdue

  • Date: Friday, Oct. 18
  • Kickoff time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
  • TV information: FOX

Nebraska vs. Indiana

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Kickoff time: Noon ET
  • Location: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.
  • TV information: FOX

UCLA vs. Rutgers

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Kickoff time: Noon ET
  • Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J.
  • TV information: Fox Sports 1

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Kickoff time: Noon ET
  • Location: Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, Ill.
  • TV information: Big Ten Network

Michigan vs. Illinois

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Kickoff time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
  • TV information: CBS

USC vs. Maryland

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Kickoff time: 4 p.m. ET
  • Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, Md.
  • TV information: Fox Sports 1

Iowa vs. Michigan State

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich.
  • TV information: NBC

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