Illinois vs. Iowa College Football: Everything You Need To Know

Two teams headed in different directions square off Saturday in Champaign. Iowa pulled off the upset of the season last week when the Hawkeyes beat No. 2 and unbeaten Michigan 14-13. Illinois, on the other hand, was demolished by Wisconsin 48-3 and lost its third game out of its last four.

The Illini were only able to muster 200 total yards against the Badgers as quarterback Jeff George Jr. was only 5 of 16 for 79 yards while throwing four interceptions. Running back Kendrick Foster managed 75 yards on the ground against the stiff Wisconsin defense, which was the only quasi-highlight Illinois enjoyed.

Iowa didn’t manage a ton of offense against Michigan (the Hawkeyes recorded 230 total yards) but the defense held the Wolverines in check, as Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight threw for only 103 yards and an interception. This enabled Iowa to hang around and kicker Keith Duncan gave the Hawkeyes the victory with a 33-yard field goal as time expired.

Kickoff time: 11 a.m. CT
TV and radio: Big Ten Network, Illinois Radio Network
Point spread: Iowa is favored by 11.5 points, according to scores and odds.
Tickets: Tickets are available at the Illinois football website.

Parking
A parking map can be found at the University of Illinois website.
Parking Lot Fees
Many lots are pass only lots. There are some lots available for game day purchase. These lots are Lot 44, 49 and the lots in Research Park. Parking fees for these lots are $20 per automobile. Automobiles with pull behinds are only allowed in Lot 49 for $40. Recreational vehicles/motor homes may park in Lot 33 for $40. Buses may park on Pennsylvania Avenue for $50.
Hours
Parking lots are open to patrons starting at 7 am and remain open until 10 pm* on game days. Parking lot opening times will vary for the Friday night game.
Parking and ADA Shuttle Lot
A limited number of handicapped parking spaces, including van accessible spaces, are provided in three quadrants of the State Farm Center. An ADA Shuttle Lot is also located in Research Park in the Yahoo Parking Lot off of First Street. An ADA accessible bus will provide transportation from this lot to the stadium prior to the game and after the game. The fee for all ADA parking is $20 unless you have an I FUND parking pass. A disabled license plate or handicap placard is required to park in these spaces. Use of a disabled plate or placard without presence of a disabled person in the vehicle is a violation of the State motor vehicle code.
Road Construction Updates
The MCORE project located in the heart of Campustown will expand mobility choices and increase user access along five core transit corridors in the University District. This project will begin in the Fall of 2016 and be completed in the Winter of 2019. For updates on the project and how this may impact traffic patterns on game day please visit mcoreproject.com and fightingillini.com.
Street Closures
First Street, between Kirby Avenue and Stadium Drive, will be closed starting at 6:00 a.m. each game day for Fighting Illini Street Fest. Only patrons with a Lot 36 or 37 parking pass will be allowed to enter from the north on First Street prior to the game. After the game, First Street will become one way going north, between Kirby Avenue and Green Street. Kirby Avenue, between First Street and Fourth Street, and Peabody Drive, between First Street and Fourth Street, will also be closed starting at 6 a.m. each game day until the completion of the game.