Illinois vs. Wyoming football: Game time, TV channel, live stream, betting odds

Rashawn Franklin, Journal Star
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The Illinois Fighting Illini football team kicks off the 2022 season with a Week 0 matchup against the Wyoming Cowboys. This is the second straight year the Illini are playing a Week 0 matchup. Last season, Illinois took down the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 30-22. This is the Illinois football team's 133rd season.

When does Illinois play Wyoming?

3:00 p.m. CT Saturday, Aug 27.

Where is the Illinois-Wyoming game?

Memoria Stadium in Champaign, IL.

How can I watch the Illinois football game?

The game will be shown on Big Ten Network and also will be streamed on BTN+. Brandon Gaudin has play-by-play, Joshua Perry will be the analyst and Rick Pizzo will be on the sidelines.

How can I listen to the Illinois-Wyoming game?

The game can be heard on the Busey Bank Illini Sports Network and SiriusXM channels 134 and 195.

Illinois players celebrate a touchdown against Minnesota.
Illinois players celebrate a touchdown against Minnesota.

Is Illinois favored this week?

Yes. Illinois is a 10.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel. The over/under is 43.5 points.

What is the forecast for the Illinois football game?

Partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s.

Who leads the Illinois-Wyoming football series?

Illinois and Wyoming will meet for the first time in history.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Noah Vedral (0) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (30) in the first half at Memorial Stadium.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Noah Vedral (0) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (30) in the first half at Memorial Stadium.

Illinois football player to watch

►  Running back Chase Brown is looking to become only the third player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in two seasons. Only Jim Grabowski and Robert Holcombe have accomplished the feat.

Wyoming football player to watch

►Running back Titus Swen has been named to three Preseason Watch Lists. Last season, Swen recorded a 98-yard rush against Utah State. It was the longest TD run in school history.

Who is the Illinois football coach?

Bret Bielema is in his second year with the Fighting Illini. He previously coached Arkansas and Wisconsin.

Who is the Wyoming football coach?

Craig Bohl is in his 9th year as the Wyoming Cowboys head coach. He has compiled a 45-50 record.

This article originally appeared on Journal Star: UIUC welcome week vs. Wyoming: Odds, TV, weather, coaches