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Illinois facing high expectations in 2025 season

August 28, 2025 03:16 PM

The pressure will be on No. 12 Illinois to perform up to expectations in 2025. Watch the Fighting Illini kick off their season against Western Illinois on Friday at 7p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on Peacock.

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