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2026 Schedule
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Rivalry Games
The Illinois vs Ohio State rivalry, known as Illibuck, is played on Saturday, September 26 at Ohio Stadium. The Illinois vs Purdue rivalry, known as Purdue Cannon, is played on Saturday, October 3 at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Illinois vs Iowa rivalry is played on Saturday, November 21 at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Illinois vs Northwestern rivalry, known as Land of Lincoln Trophy, is played on Saturday, November 28 at Martin Stadium.
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