What radio station is Illinois vs. Penn State game on today? Details on Week 5 NCAA football Game Coverage
No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will travel to University Park, Pennsylvania, to meet their second Big Ten rival of the season, No. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0, 0-0) on Saturday.
Penn State is coming off an epic Week 4 showdown, celebrating a 56-0 blowout victory against Kent State. Illinois also extended their winning streak with a 31-24 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
With the matchup just moments away, here's how to catch the game live on radio networks.
How to listen to Illinois vs. Penn State game on radio
Illinois vs. Penn State game will get broadcasted live on Sirius XM. Penn State fans can tune in to Channel 83, while folks from Illinois can enjoy it on Channel 195.
Football fans can also catch the game live on NBC Sports Network, where announcers for the game will be Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (Analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (Sidelines).
You can also live stream the game on Fubo, which offers free trials to new users.
What time is Illinois vs. Penn State on today?
The Illinois vs. Penn State rivalry game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 28. It will take place at Beaver Stadium, the Nittany Lions' home field in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Illinois vs. Penn State: Head-to-Head
The rivalry between Illinois and Penn State has been played 27 times so far, with Penn State currently leading the head-to-head series 21-6. This rivalry began in 1954 with a nail-biting game where Penn State secured a close 14-12 win.
The Lions have dominated Illinois over the years, including a seven-game winning streak from 1972 to 2000. On the other hand, the longest winning streak Illinois has over Penn State is just one game.
The last time these two teams met was in September 2023, when Penn State won 30-13.
Now, since they are set to play once again on Saturday, Penn State is the clear favorite, with a spread of -17.5. Additionally, Penn State has a money line of -1000, while Illinois is the underdog at +636. The over/under for the game is set at 47.5.