The Illini Kickoff!

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ILL! INI! Let’s cheer on the Illini @ Memorial Stadium all season long with the Illini Kickoff!

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Just fill out the form and get ready to cheer on the Illini!

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Scheduled Games

Sep 3(Thu) 8 PM CT
UAB Blazers

Sep 12(Sat) 2:30 PM CT
Duke

Sep 19(Sat) 1 PM CT
Southern Illinois

Oct 3(Sat) TBA
Purdue

Oct 24(Sat) TBA
Oregon

Nov 6(Fri) 7 PM CT
Nebraska

Nov 21(Sat) TBA
Iowa

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