How to watch Southern Illinois vs Illinois: TV, live stream, preview for Saturday's game
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This Saturday, September 19, features an action-packed college football slate across NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock. It all starts at 12:30 PM ET, with Eastern Michigan vs Wisconsin; coverage will also be available on YouTube for this game. Then, at 2:00 PM, it's Southern Illinois vs Illinois, followed by Western Kentucky vs No. 4 Indiana. At 7:30 PM, the Michigan State Spartans take on the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on NBC and Peacock.
See below to find out how to watch each game, as well as additional information on how to watch college football on Peacock.
Southern Illinois:
The Salukis (2-1) are coming off back-to-back victories over Samford in Week 2 and Southeast Missouri State last weekend.
QB DJ Williams returned to the starting lineup after missing Week 1 with a knee injury sustained in SIU's season opener at West Florida. The Harvey, Illinois, native rushed for four touchdowns and threw for one, completing 17-of-31 passes for 286 yards.
Williams is in his seventh season of college football. He spent 2020-2023 at Murray State before transferring to SIU in 2024.
Saturday's game marks the fifth all-time meeting between the two programs. Illinois has won each of the previous four games.
Illinois:
The Fighting Illini (1-1) look to bounce back after falling 31-27 against Duke last Saturday.
QB Katin Houser, a transfer from East Carolina, completed 24-of-35 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. However, Illinois' offense scored just three points in the second half — a field goal that game in the third quarter.
"I don't want to diminish Duke's performance, but I believe our own mistakes led to this outcome. We had a turnover, but the self-inflicted penalties and mental errors across all three phases are what ultimately hurt us, " head coach said Bret Bielema after the loss.
"It comes down to the simple things: communication, execution in critical moments, and avoiding simple errors. To have a sellout crowd like we did today and not deliver is disappointing. Winning is addictive for players, coaches, and fans alike, so when we fall short it is frustrating and I feel that deeply.
Illinois is seeking its first ever College football playoff appearance this season.
How to watch Southern Illinois vs Illinois:
- When: Saturday, September 19
- Where: Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Live Stream:Peacock
What college football games are on Peacock this Saturday?
- Eastern Michigan vs Wisconsin – 12:30 PM ET on NBCSN, Peacock, and YouTube
- Southern Illinois vs Illinois – 2:00 PM ET on Peacock
- Western Kentucky vs No. 4 Indiana – 4:00 PM ET on NBCSN and Peacock
- Michigan State vs Notre Dame – 7:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock
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