Illinois Fighting Illini 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Illinois Fighting Illini schedule includes home games against Eastern Illinois (FCS), Delaware, Indiana, Northwestern, Penn State, UCLA, Wisconsin; road games at Michigan, Minnesota, Purdue, USC; neutral-site games against Missouri. 10 of 12 games are confirmed as of September 3, 2026; 2 are still projected or to be announced.
2027 opponents (10 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois (FCS) | Non-conference | August 28, 2027 | Projected |
| Delaware | Non-conference | September 11, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Indiana | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Northwestern | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Penn State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| UCLA | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Wisconsin | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (4)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Minnesota | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Purdue | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| USC | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Neutral-site games (1)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MissouriSite TBA | Non-conference | — | Projected |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Illinois Fighting Illini 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Illinois play in 2027?
Illinois has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Eastern Illinois (FCS), Delaware, Indiana, Northwestern, Penn State, UCLA, Wisconsin; road games at Michigan, Minnesota, Purdue, USC; neutral-site games against Missouri. 10 are officially confirmed, and 2 remain projected or to be announced.
How many home games does Illinois have in 2027?
Illinois currently has 7 home games and 4 road games on the 2027 schedule, plus 1 neutral-site game. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Illinois play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Illinois are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Illinois schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set when the conference releases its 2027 schedule, and kickoff dates and times follow later. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Illinois games are not confirmed yet?
2 games are still open: Eastern Illinois (FCS) (projected), Missouri (projected). They update as announcements land.
Big Ten schools
Data updated: September 3, 2026