Western Michigan at Illinois – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 13, 2025)

In a matchup between struggling and undefeated teams, Western Michigan (0-2) travels to face Illinois (2-0) at Memorial Stadium. Illinois enters the game on a two-game winning streak, having scored an average of 48.5 points per game while allowing just 11.0 points. The Fighting Illini have demonstrated a balanced offensive attack, accumulating 859 total yards, with 527 coming through the air. In contrast, Western Michigan is seeking its first victory of the season after two consecutive losses, averaging 18.0 points per game and allowing 28.0 points. The Broncos will look to improve their performance as they face a formidable Illinois defense that has limited opponents to 300.5 yards per game.

Western Michigan at Illinois Game Information

Game Date: September 13, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), Champaign, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Illinois Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 2-0
Rankings: #7 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 1-0 at home
Conference Record: 0-0
Division Record: 1-0
Streak: Won 2

Illinois Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 859 yards (Avg. 429.5 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 527 yards (Avg. 263.5 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 332 yards (Avg. 166.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 97 points (Avg. 48.5 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 83.3% (10/12) | Third Down: 40.9% (9/22)

Illinois Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 601 yards (Avg. 300.5 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 490 yards (Avg. 245.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 111 yards (Avg. 55.5 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 22 points (Avg. 11.0 points per game)

Illinois Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Luke Altmyer, 39 Completions/52 Attempts (75.0%), 513 Yards, 6 Touchdowns, 0 Interceptions
Rushing: Kaden Feagin, 30 Attempts, 122 Yards (4.1 avg), 2 Touchdowns
Receiving: Hank Beatty, 13 Receptions, 236 Yards, 0 Touchdowns
Tackles: Malachi Hood, 8 Tackles (5 solo, 3 assists)
Sacks: Gabe Jacas, 3 Sacks
Interceptions: Tanner Heckel, 1 Interceptions

Western Michigan Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 0-2
Rankings: #12 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 0-1 at home
Conference Record: 0-0
Division Record: 0-2
Streak: Lost 2

Western Michigan Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 520 yards (Avg. 260.0 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 275 yards (Avg. 137.5 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 245 yards (Avg. 122.5 yards per game)
Points Scored: 36 points (Avg. 18.0 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 100.0% (3/3) | Third Down: 42.4% (14/33)

Western Michigan Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 742 yards (Avg. 371.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 379 yards (Avg. 189.5 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 363 yards (Avg. 181.5 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 56 points (Avg. 28.0 points per game)

Western Michigan Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Broc Lowry, 10 Completions/20 Attempts (50.0%), 166 Yards, 1 Touchdowns, 0 Interceptions
Rushing: Jalen Buckley, 39 Attempts, 133 Yards (3.4 avg), 0 Touchdowns
Receiving: Baylin Brooks, 4 Receptions, 90 Yards, 0 Touchdowns
Tackles: Tate Hallock, 14 Tackles (12 solo, 2 assists)
Sacks: Rodney McGraw, 2.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Tate Hallock, 1 Interceptions

Illinois Upcoming 2025 Schedule

September 20, 2025 at Indiana Hoosiers
September 27, 2025 vs USC Trojans
October 04, 2025 at Purdue Boilermakers
October 11, 2025 vs Ohio State Buckeyes
October 25, 2025 at Washington Huskies
November 01, 2025 vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
November 15, 2025 vs Maryland Terrapins
November 22, 2025 at Wisconsin Badgers
November 29, 2025 vs Northwestern Wildcats

Western Michigan Upcoming 2025 Schedule

September 20, 2025 vs Toledo Rockets
September 27, 2025 vs Rhode Island Rams
October 04, 2025 at UMass Minutemen
October 11, 2025 vs Ball State Cardinals
October 25, 2025 at Miami (OH) RedHawks
November 01, 2025 vs Central Michigan Chippewas
November 11, 2025 vs Ohio Bobcats
November 18, 2025 at Northern Illinois Huskies
November 25, 2025 at Eastern Michigan Eagles