Illinois vs Kansas score today: Live updates, highlights from Week 2 game

The Illinois Fighting Illiniopened strong against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois stopped the Jayhawks on the opening possession of the game with an interception, then put together a 14-play drive for a 23-yard field goal and the game’s first points.

Kansas answered early in the second quarter with a field goal for 3-3.

Illinois (1-0) opened the season with a 45-0 home victory against Eastern Illinois. The Illini finished 5-7 last season, including 3-6 in the Big Ten. Kansas (1-0) competes in the Big 12 Conference and opened the season last weekend with a 48-3 victory against Lindenwood.

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Illinois vs Kansas score updates

Daniels brings Kansas back to tie

The Jayhawks looked like they were on the way to a touchdown, but the drive was derailed by an offensive pass interference penalty in the red zone. Kansas settled for a 29-yard field goal from Tabor Allen for a 3-3 tie with 12:39 left in the half.

Xavier Scott wrecks Kansas’ opening possession

Illinois linebacker Xavier Scott picks off Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels at the Illini 32 on the ninth play of the game’s opening drive.

Illinois announced earlier this week the game against Kansas had sold out. It’s the first time an Illinois home game has sold out since 2016.

Illinois connections for Kansas

The 2024 Kansas football roster features three players from the state of Illinois: redshirt senior OL Darrell Simmons Jr. (Belleville), freshman CB Austin Alexander (Hazel Crest) and senior OL Michael Ford Jr. (Homewood).

Also, Illinois analyst Myers Hendrickson, a native of Macomb, spent five seasons coaching at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas.

Illinois vs Kansas time today

The Illinois vs Kansas game starts at 6 p.m. from Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

What channel is Illinois vs. Kansas game on today?

Illinois vs Kansas will broadcast nationally on Fox Sports 1 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. Alex Faust (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (color commentary) will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

• Series record: Series tied 3-3

• Illinois’ last win: Oct. 5, 1929 (25-0)

• Kansas’ last win: Sept. 8, 2023 (34-23)

The Journal Star staff is unanimous in picking No. 19-ranked Kansas to win a high-scoring game against the Illini. Read the predictions here.

Odds courtesy of BetMGM, as of Sept. 6, 2024.

As of Sept. 6, the Illinois Fighting Illini are a 4.5-point underdog at home against Big 12 Conference opponent, the Kansas Jayhawks. The money line is +185 and the over/under is 57.5 points.

Illinois vs Kansas injury updates

No Illinois players are listed as out or questionable on the Big Ten availability report.

Illinois vs Kansas weather update

Expect another beautiful night in Champaign, Illinois. The forecast calls for temperatures of about 65 degrees to start the game and dropping to the low 50s later in the night. Expect clear skies and no precipitation.

Illinois schedule 2024

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• Thursday, Aug. 29: Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 0

• Saturday, Sept. 7:  Illinois vs. No. 20 Kansas | 6 p.m. | Fox Sports 1 (Fubo free trial)

• Saturday, Sept. 14: Illinois vs. Central Michigan | 11 a.m. | Peacock (subscriber only)

• Friday, Sept. 20: Illinois at Nebraska* | 7 p.m. | Fox (Fubo free trial)

• Saturday, Sept. 28: Illinois at No. 8 Penn State*

• Saturday, Oct. 5: BYE

• Saturday, Oct. 12: Illinois vs. Purdue*

• Saturday, Oct. 19: Illinois vs. No. 9 Michigan*

• Saturday, Oct. 26: Illinois at No. 6 Oregon*

• Saturday, Nov. 2: Illinois vs. Minnesota*

• Saturday, Nov. 9: BYE

• Saturday, Nov. 16: Illinois vs. Michigan State*

• Saturday, Nov. 23: Illinois at Rutgers*

• Saturday, Nov. 30: Illinois at Northwestern*

• Thursday, Aug. 29: Kansas 48, Lindenwood 3

• Saturday, Sept. 7: at Illinois | 6 p.m. | Fox Sports 1 (Fubo free trial)

• Friday, Sept. 13: vs UNLV | 6 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo free trial)

• Saturday, Sept. 21: at West Virginia | TBA

• Saturday, Sept. 28: vs TCU | TBA

• Saturday, Oct. 5: at Arizona State | TBA

• Saturday, Oct. 12: BYE

• Saturday, Oct. 19: vs Houston | TBA

• Saturday, Oct. 26: at Kansas State | TBA

• Saturday, Nov. 2: BYE

• Saturday, Nov. 9: vs Iowa State | TBA

• Saturday, Nov. 16: at BYU

• Saturday, Nov. 23: vs Colorado | TBA

• Saturday, Nov. 30: at Baylor | TBA

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