No. 19 Arkansas and Illinois are set to clash in Kansas City, Missouri, in what promises to be a thrilling non-conference showdown on Thanksgiving Day.
The Fighting Illini have posted a strong 5-1 record outside of conference play, excelling in games decided by double digits. They’ve been a scoring machine, putting up an impressive 89.0 points per game—nearly 30 points more than the stingy 59.2 points Arkansas allows on defense.
Meanwhile, the Razorbacks are also 5-1 in non-conference matchups and have been sharp from beyond the arc, ranking seventh in the SEC with a 35.5% success rate. Arkansas has been lights-out shooting overall, hitting 50.3% of their shots from the field—well above the stingy 34.4% shooting Illinois typically holds its opponents to.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about the showdown between Arkansas vs. Illinois, including TV and live stream information.
What channel is Arkansas vs. Illinois on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo, Pararmount+
Fans can tune into the Arkansas vs. Illinois matchup live on CBS in the United States.
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Arkansas vs. Illinois start time
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 28
- Time: 4 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. PT
Arkansas vs. Illinois will start at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 28.
The game will be played at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Arkansas vs. Illinois radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
The Arkansas broadcast will air on channel 190, while the Illinois call will air on channel 372.
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Arkansas schedule 2024-25
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 28 | vs. Illinois | 4 p.m. |
| Dec. 3 | at. Miami | 7 p.m. |
| Dec. 7 | vs. UTSA | 8 p.m. |
| Dec. 10 | at. Michigan | 9 p.m. |
| Dec. 14 | vs. Central Arkansas | 4 p.m. |
Illinois schedule 2024-25
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 28 | vs. Arkansas | 4 p.m. |
| Dec. 6 | at. Northwestern | 9 p.m. |
| Dec. 10 | vs. Wisconsin | 9 p.m. |
| Dec. 14 | vs. Tennessee | 5:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 22 | vs. Missouri | 1 p.m. |
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