blog posts 2020 Illinois Football schedule announced Sep 18, 2020 2:15 pm by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Fighting Illini are slated to start the abbreviated season at Wisconsin on October 24. Home game opponents for the Illini are Purdue, Minnesota, Ohio State and Iowa. The team will travel to Wisconsin, Rutgers, Nebraska and Northwestern. Share on Facebook Tweet Email