CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois football is looking to bounce back after a road loss to Washington as they return home to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

The game will also celebrate the University of Illinois' annual Dads Day, a tradition that has been around since 1920.

Illinois and Rutgers are meeting for the 10th time in program history. The Illini are 6-3 all time against the Scarlet Knights, winning four of the last five games.

Saturday's game is also Illinois' fourth straight sellout, the first time the team has sold out four games in a row since the 2008 season.

Where to watch Illinois vs Rutgers:

When: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Where: Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois

Time: 11:00 a.m. CT

Watch: NBC

Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network

Stream: FUBO an

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