Nebraska vs. Illinois Livestream: How to Watch the Football Game Online

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The No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers and the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini are both on the come-up this season. Tonight, they’ll face off at Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium in one of this weekend’s best matchups.

At a Glance: How to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois Online

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Both teams are 3-0 this season — a first for Illinois since 2011. Nebraska’s is also showing marked improvement over last their 2023 season, when they went 5-7. Plus, all of the Cornhuskers victories this season have been decisive ones, winning by 18 points or more. But both teams have yet to face another ranked team this season, making tonight’s game a crucial one on both sides.

Read on for everything you need to know about the midwestern matchup, including where to stream Nebraska vs. Illinois online, how to watch the game for free, and current betting odds.

How to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois Game Online

The Nebraska vs. Illinois game is airing live on Fox, but cord-cutters can watch the game without cable using any live TV streaming service that carries Fox. We recommend DirecTV Stream, fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling.

DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials, ranging from three to seven days, which you can use to stream Nebraska vs. Illinois for free. After the free trials, all three cost around $80 a month. However, fubo is running a deal right now that slashes $30 off your first month’s bill.

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Sling is another great cable streaming solution for football fans looking to watch Nebraska vs. Illinois, although it doesn’t offer a free trial. You can get Fox streams (in most areas) through Sling’s Blue package, which starts at $40 a month. Plus, Sling is currently offering $25 off your first month of Sling Blue, bringing your first bill down to just $15.

Stream Nebraska vs. Illinois for Free

Thanks to the free trials from DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV, you can (legally) watch Nebraska vs. Illinois for free tonight. All three will also last through the weekend, letting you stream other college football games without paying. Just sign up, enjoy streaming, and be sure to cancel the trial before it ends to avoid charges.

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Nebraska vs. Illinois Date, Start Time, Location

Nebraska hosts Illinois tonight, Friday, Sept. 20 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The game starts at 7 p.m. local time, which is 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Nebraska vs. Illinois Odds

Illinois is the underdog tonight, according to Vegas oddsmakers. The Cornhuskers have the edge in a 7.5-point spread with an over/under of 43.5 points. Last season’s game saw Nebraska win on Fighting Illini soil 20-7, but both programs have gotten better since then.