Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State channel, time, schedule, live stream to watch Week 6 college football game

Cate Schiller

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Southern Illinois is hosting Illinois State for a cross-state battle Saturday in Week 6 of the college football season.

The Salukis lost to South Dakota 42-13 in their Missouri Valley conference opener last weekend, dropping them to a losing record of 2-3. South Dakota simply outpaced SIU in yardage 549-366, with 302 on the ground opposed to the Salukis' 60.

Meanwhile, No. 15 Illinois State and No. 2 North Dakota State were separated by a touchdown at halftime, only for the Redbirds to give way to the Bison in the second half. Illinois State fell in its homecoming game, 42-10. 

Both squads are coming into this matchup fresh off a loss and with a 3-2 record. Who will make a statement in their second week of conference play?

Here's everything you need to know about Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State, including TV channel and streaming options for the game. 

What channel is Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State on today?

  • TV channel: N/A
  • Live stream: ESPN+

The matchup between Southern Illinois and Illinois State won't broadcast nationally, but viewers can stream the game on ESPN+.

Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State start time

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET

Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 5. The game will be played at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Southern Illinois football schedule 2024

DateGameTime (ET)/Results
Aug. 31at BYUL, 41-13
Sept. 7at Austin PeayW, 31-17
Sept. 14vs. Incarnate WordW, 35-28
Sept. 21vs. Southeast Missouri StateL, 38-21
Sept. 28at South DakotaL, 13-42
Oct. 5vs. Illinois State7 p.m.
Oct. 12vs. North Dakota State3 p.m.
Oct. 26at Indiana State1 p.m.
Nov. 2at Missouri State3 p.m.
Nov. 9vs. Youngstown State1 p.m.
Nov. 16at South Dakota State3 p.m.
Nov. 23vs. Murray State1 p.m.

Illinois State football schedule 2024

DateGameTime (ET)/Result
Aug. 31at IowaL, 40-0
Sept. 7at North AlabamaW, 24-17
Sept. 14vs. Western IllinoisW, 51-34
Sept. 21vs. Eastern IllinoisW, 31-7
Sept. 28vs. North Dakota StateL, 10-42
Oct. 5at Southern Illinois 7 p.m.
Oct. 12vs. Missouri State1 p.m.
Oct. 19at Murray State3 p.m.
Nov. 2vs. Youngstown State3 p.m.
Nov. 9at Northern Iowa2 p.m.
Nov. 16at Indiana State1 p.m.
Nov. 23vs. North Dakota1 p.m

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Cate Schiller is an editorial intern for The Sporting News affiliate and commercial content team, focused on global partnerships supporting live events, entertainment and travel. Originally from Northern California, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor's degree in journalism and sports communications. Prior to joining The Sporting News, Cate was the Life and Style editor at her college newspaper, and a sports reporter at her hometown newspaper. In her free time, she enjoys baking, getting outdoors and discovering new music.