Minnesota vs. Illinois: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 4

Minnesota vs. Illinois: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 4

Updated Nov. 4, 2023 3:32 p.m. ET

At 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-5) play at Darius Taylor and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3).

The Golden Gophers' matchup against the Fighting Illini will be available on BTN.

Learn more about the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini.

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How to Watch Minnesota vs. Illinois

  • When: Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
  • Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • TV: Watch on BTN

Minnesota's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
8/31/2023 vs. Nebraska W 13-10 -7.5
9/9/2023 vs. Eastern Michigan W 25-6 -20
9/16/2023 at North Carolina L 31-13 +7
9/23/2023 at Northwestern L 37-34 -12
9/30/2023 vs. Louisiana W 35-24 -9
10/7/2023 vs. Michigan L 52-10 +19
10/21/2023 at Iowa W 12-10 +3.5
10/28/2023 vs. Michigan State W 27-12 -6.5
11/4/2023 vs. Illinois -
11/11/2023 at Purdue - -
11/18/2023 at Ohio State - -
11/25/2023 vs. Wisconsin - -

Golden Gophers 2023 Stats & Insights

  • While Minnesota ranks 33rd in total defense with 333.1 yards allowed per game, the team's offensive unit has been slightly less successful, ranking 17th-worst (314.9 yards per game).
  • While Minnesota's pass defense ranks 47th with 214.8 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking sixth-worst (140.4 passing yards per game).
  • While the Golden Gophers' defense ranks 47th with 22.8 points allowed per game, they've been slightly less successful on offense, ranking 24th-worst (21.1 points per game).
  • The Golden Gophers are averaging 174.5 rushing yards per game on offense (42nd in the FBS), and they rank 32nd on defense with 118.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
  • Despite having a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 25th-worst in the FBS (44.2% third-down conversion rate), Minnesota has played better offensively, ranking 87th in the FBS by posting a 37.5% third-down conversion rate.
  • The Golden Gophers have the 28th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing 15 turnovers (21st in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (64th in the FBS).

Minnesota 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Darius Taylor RB 591 YDS / 4 TD / 73.9 YPG / 5.7 YPC
9 REC / 81 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.1 REC YPG
Daniel Jackson WR 36 REC / 507 YDS / 6 TD / 63.4 YPG
Athan Kaliakmanis QB 1,123 YDS (54.6%) / 7 TD / 7 INT
75 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 9.4 RUSH YPG
Jordan Nubin RB 229 YDS / 2 TD / 28.6 YPG / 5 YPC
Tyler Nubin DB 24 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 INT
Danny Striggow DL 19 TKL / 4 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Jack Henderson DB 26 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT
Maverick Baranowski LB 35 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK

Illinois' 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 vs. Toledo W 30-28 -7.5
9/8/2023 at Kansas L 34-23 +4
9/16/2023 vs. Penn State L 30-13 +14
9/23/2023 vs. Florida Atlantic W 23-17 -15.5
9/30/2023 at Purdue L 44-19 +1
10/6/2023 vs. Nebraska L 20-7 -3
10/14/2023 at Maryland W 27-24 +13.5
10/21/2023 vs. Wisconsin L 25-21 +3
11/4/2023 at Minnesota -
11/11/2023 vs. Indiana - -
11/18/2023 at Iowa - -
11/25/2023 vs. Northwestern - -

Fighting Illini 2023 Stats & Insights

  • From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is compiling 365.5 total yards per contest (82nd-ranked). It ranks 95th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (396 total yards allowed per game).
  • In terms of passing, Illinois ranks 68th in the FBS (228.6 passing yards per game) and 81st defensively (235 passing yards allowed per contest).
  • The Fighting Illini have been struggling offensively, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 20.4 points per game. They have been better defensively, surrendering 27.8 points per contest (85th-ranked).
  • The Fighting Illini are posting 136.9 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (91st-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 161 rushing yards per contest (88th-ranked) on defense.
  • Illinois' defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, surrendering a 46.3% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 102nd with a 46.3% third-down rate.
  • At -4, the Fighting Illini own the 104th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (98th in the FBS).

Illinois 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Luke Altmyer QB 1,676 YDS (63.2%) / 10 TD / 9 INT
301 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 37.6 RUSH YPG
Isaiah Williams WR 46 REC / 562 YDS / 1 TD / 70.3 YPG
Pat Bryant WR 24 REC / 324 YDS / 5 TD / 40.5 YPG
Kaden Feagin RB 329 YDS / 2 TD / 41.1 YPG / 4.9 YPC
Dylan Rosiek LB 41 TKL / 3 TFL
Xavier Scott DB 38 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD
Jer'Zhan Newton DL 31 TKL / 4 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Miles Scott DB 39 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
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