How to Watch Illinois vs. Kansas: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 7, 2024

Updated Sep. 7, 2024 5:33 p.m. ET

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Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) is the venue where Luke Grimm and the Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) will battle the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

The matchup is on Fox Sports 1, if you're searching for how to watch.

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How to Watch Kansas vs. Illinois

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Kansas' 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2024	vs. Lindenwood	W 48-3
9/7/2024	at Illinois	-
9/13/2024	vs. UNLV	-
9/21/2024	at West Virginia	-
9/28/2024	vs. TCU	-
10/5/2024	at Arizona State	-
10/19/2024	vs. Houston	-
10/26/2024	at Kansas State	-
11/9/2024	vs. Iowa State	-
11/16/2024	at BYU	-
11/23/2024	vs. Colorado	-
11/30/2024	at Baylor	-

Kansas 2024 Stats & Insights

Kansas ranks 27th in total defense this year (202 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 530 total yards per game.
From an offensive standpoint, Kansas ranks 88th in the FBS with 199 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 37th in passing yards allowed per contest (127).
On the defensive side of the ball, the Jayhawks have been a top-25 unit, ranking 13th-best by giving up only 3 points per game. They rank 29th on offense (48 points per game).
The Jayhawks sport the 38th-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (75 rushing yards allowed per game), and they've been better offensively, ranking sixth-best with 331 rushing yards per game.
On the offensive side of the ball, Kansas has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS by averaging a 60% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 99th on defense (43.8% third-down percentage allowed).
The Jayhawks own the 89th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -1, forcing one turnover (59th in the FBS) while turning it over two times (82nd in the FBS).

Kansas 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Devin Neal	RB	112 YDS / 2 TD / 112 YPG / 14 YPC
Luke Grimm	WR	6 REC / 111 YDS / 1 TD / 111 YPG
Daniel Hishaw Jr.	RB	66 YDS / 1 TD / 66 YPG / 7.3 YPC
Sevion Morrison	RB	28 YDS / 1 TD / 28 YPG / 3.5 YPC
Ra'Mello Dotson	DB	6 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Dean Miller	DL	4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Jereme Robinson	DL	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Cornell Wheeler	LB	5 TKL / 0 TFL

Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2024	vs. Eastern Illinois	W 45-0
9/7/2024	vs. Kansas	-
9/14/2024	vs. Central Michigan	-
9/20/2024	at Nebraska	-
9/28/2024	at Penn State	-
10/12/2024	vs. Purdue	-
10/19/2024	vs. Michigan	-
10/26/2024	at Oregon	-
11/2/2024	vs. Minnesota	-
11/16/2024	vs. Michigan State	-
11/23/2024	at Rutgers	-
11/30/2024	at Northwestern	-

Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

Illinois' defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 196 total yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is compiling 486 total yards per game, which ranks 44th.
From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is putting up 242 passing yards per game (62nd-ranked). It ranks 49th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (147 passing yards allowed per game).
The Fighting Illini's defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as they rank best in the FBS with 0 points surrendered per game. In terms of offense, they are accumulating 45 points per game, which ranks 33rd.
The Fighting Illini's run defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 18th-best in the FBS with 49 rushing yards conceded per contest. In terms of offense, they are putting up 244 rushing yards per game, which ranks 27th.
Illinois ranks 74th in the FBS with a 40% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 51st with a 30.8% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
The Fighting Illini own a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking second-best at +4.

Illinois 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Luke Altmyer	QB	213 YDS (79.2%) / 4 TD / 0 INT 27 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 27 RUSH YPG
Pat Bryant	WR	5 REC / 63 YDS / 2 TD / 63 YPG
Kaden Feagin	RB	108 YDS / 1 TD / 108 YPG / 6.8 YPC
Malik Elzy	WR	2 REC / 51 YDS / 1 TD / 51 YPG
Miles Scott	DB	1 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Joe Barna	LB	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Dylan Rosiek	LB	1 TKL / 0 TFL
Torrie Cox Jr.	DB	0 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD