Southern Illinois vs Illinois State Live Score & Match Preview
Southern Illinois host Illinois State on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+0000 in a Football fixture listed under College Football. This dedicated match page tracks available information for the meeting between Southern Illinois and Illinois State, including the listed kickoff or start time, competition context, live status and the final score once the event has reached its conclusion. Supporters, analysts and casual followers can use this page as a stable reference for Southern Illinois vs Illinois State throughout the build-up, during the event itself and after the final result is confirmed.
When Southern Illinois and Illinois State met in this College Football 2026 season fixture, the match finished 14–35 with Illinois State taking the result. The final scoreline reflects the outcome recorded at the close of play, with the full 90 minutes, four quarters, regulation time or applicable duration used to determine the official result. Match pages on this site preserve the final score once available so later visitors can quickly confirm who won when Southern Illinois played Illinois State in October 2026.
Competition & Schedule
The College Football forms the competition context for this Football fixture. College Football events during the 2025–2026 campaign are grouped together so supporters can compare Southern Illinois and Illinois State fixtures across the full match calendar. The competition name and sport classification also help this page appear in relevant queries that combine team names with league context, making it easier for people searching for College Football 2026 season fixtures to locate Southern Illinois vs Illinois State information.
The listed match date for Southern Illinois vs Illinois State is Saturday, October 17, 2026 with a scheduled start of 8:00 PM GMT+0000. Because sports schedules are subject to change — including television selections, venue moves, weather postponements and cup rescheduling — the confirmed kickoff or first-play time should be double-checked close to the event via the official league, team or competition website. When an update is supplied by the connected data source, the date and time fields near the top of this page reflect that revised information for Southern Illinois against Illinois State.
Team Focus
Southern Illinois enters this College Football 2026 season match as the home side. Home fixtures often carry significance for Southern Illinois supporters because of travel convenience, familiar surroundings and the vocal backing of the regular crowd. A quick look at the rest of the College Football 2026 season schedule will show other Southern Illinois home matches against different opponents, giving supporters context for where Southern Illinois vs Illinois State sits in the wider match list.
Illinois State travels into this contest as the visiting team in the College Football. Away fixtures represent an important test for Illinois State across the 2025–2026 calendar, with travel, venue unfamiliarity and a predominantly home-supporting crowd all part of the match environment. Fans browsing this page will also find other upcoming Illinois State fixtures in the wider College Football schedule using the related matches and sport category navigation on the site.
Broadcast & History
Broadcast and streaming availability for Southern Illinois vs Illinois State differs by country, competition and broadcaster. Official league partnerships, team-owned channels, regional networks and subscription streaming platforms may all carry the College Football event depending on the rights package in your territory. For live video, always confirm the licensed broadcaster or service that has been awarded the rights in your region, and respect applicable blackout and subscription rules.
Previous College Football meetings between Southern Illinois and Illinois State often build anticipation for this fixture. Head-to-head history, recent form and individual player records against the opposition are all part of what makes Southern Illinois vs Illinois State a notable date on the 2026 season calendar. Even when long-running rivalry data is not displayed on this page, the fixture is grouped under the correct Football and College Football classifications so supporters can easily place it within the broader rivalry context if one exists.
Key Match Information for Southern Illinois vs Illinois State
- Competition: College Football
- Sport: Football
- Home team: Southern Illinois
- Away team: Illinois State
- Match date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff / start time: 20:00
- Current status: Final
- Score: Southern Illinois 14 — 35 Illinois State
How to Watch Legally
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Schedule Changes & Postponements
Sports fixtures are sometimes rearranged at short notice for broadcast selection, weather, travel, venue issues, cup commitments or safety reasons. The listed date of Saturday, October 17, 2026 and kickoff time of 20:00 should be re-verified via the official College Football Football league or team channels a day or two before matchday, especially when making travel or viewing plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Southern Illinois vs Illinois State
When is Southern Illinois vs Illinois State?
Southern Illinois hosts Illinois State on October 17, 2026 with a listed start time of 8:00 PM. This Football fixture falls under the College Football competition classification. Scheduled times are subject to change, so verify close to kickoff with the official league or team channels.
What channel / streaming service shows Southern Illinois vs Illinois State?
The official broadcaster for Southern Illinois against Illinois State depends on your country and the rights package held for the College Football. For live video, use the licensed streaming service, pay-TV operator or free-to-air channel that holds the College Football rights in your territory, and verify any applicable subscription or blackout requirements.
Where is Southern Illinois vs Illinois State being played?
Southern Illinois is the designated home side for this College Football Football fixture, meaning the match is scheduled at Southern Illinois's regular home venue according to the competition's published calendar. Exact stadium information should be confirmed through the official league or team website when attendance and travel details are required.
What time does Southern Illinois vs Illinois State kick off?
The listed start time for Southern Illinois vs Illinois State is shown near the top of the page. Because College Football fixtures can be rearranged for broadcast, weather, travel or rescheduling reasons, the kickoff time should always be re-checked on the official league, team or broadcaster website shortly before the event.
Is Southern Illinois vs Illinois State on TV today?
TV and streaming carriage for this College Football fixture is determined by the competition's broadcast partners in each region. Refer to your local official College Football broadcaster guide, or the official team announcements from Southern Illinois and Illinois State, for today's confirmed channel and streaming line-up.
What is the score of Southern Illinois vs Illinois State?
When the match is in progress or completed, the current or final score for Southern Illinois against Illinois State is shown in the match banner at the top of this page. Score information is updated from the connected event data source and may lag slightly behind real-time broadcast feeds.
Which league or competition does Southern Illinois vs Illinois State belong to?
Southern Illinois vs Illinois State is classified under College Football within the Football category on this site. Competition-level grouping helps you compare this fixture against other College Football matches on the same matchday, across the current season and when looking at historical head-to-head data.
Can I watch Southern Illinois vs Illinois State online for free?
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About This Match Page
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Live Match Information
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Broadcast Availability
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