Iowa football vs. Illinois 2023 game time, TV, live stream, storylines

No. 16 Iowa (8-2, 5-2 Big Ten) can clinch the outright Big Ten West title and a spot in the conference championship game with a win over Illinois (5-5, 3-4) in its 2023 home finale Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Here’s what you need to know.

Iowa vs. Illinois storylines

3 keys for Iowa: Iowa’s Cooper DeJean-less secondary stopping Illinois’ Isaiah Williams, Iowa’s offensive line winning its battles against Illinois’ defensive line and quarterback Deacon Hill building on last week’s improvement. Here’s the analysis from John Steppe.

Gameday feature: Iowa safety Quinn Schulte proves “you get what you earn” in his journey from walk-on to “coach on the field.”

Hlas column: Winning a title is much sweeter at home, and the Hawkeyes have that chance.

Illinois perspective: Iowa’s offensive line has to contend with Outland Trophy finalist Jer’Zhan Newton of Illinois.

Fun Facts: Iowa hasn’t lost to Illinois at Kinnick Stadium since 1999. Here are 20 things to know about Illinois-Iowa.

Analysis: Iowa’s offense has “found a rhythm” at a pivotal time of the 2023 season. Is that momentum here to stay?

Injury report: Iowa star cornerback Cooper DeJean will miss the rest of the season. Receiver Diante Vines is “very unlikely” to play Saturday.

Iowa vs. Illinois predictions

Line: Iowa -3 | Over/under: 32.5

Mike Hlas: Iowa 16, Illinois 10

John Steppe: Iowa 17, Illinois 13

Jeff Johnson: Iowa 21, Illinois 10

Rob Gray: Iowa 17, Illinois 13

Beth Malicki: Iowa 20, Illinois 13

Todd Brommelkamp: Iowa 23, Illinois 6

Recommended Reading

Gazette Pick ‘Ems: Illinois-Iowa, Texas-ISU, NDSU-UNI predictions

How to watch Iowa vs. Illinois (Nov. 18, 2023)

Kickoff time: 2:35 p.m. (CT)

TV channel: FS1

Live stream: FoxSports.com or Fox Sports app

TV announcers: Adam Alexander (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst)

Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network | The Varsity Network app | SiriusXM channel 113 or 195