The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines are hitting the road on Friday to take on the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini in a matchup that could have postseason implications.
With a win, the Wolverines would clinch the Big Ten regular-season title outright. The team already clinched at least a share of the title by knocking off the Minnesota Golden Gophers. For the Illini, a win would keep the team in second place in the conference.
Here is all the information you need if you plan on tuning in:
Game Time and Location
The first-and-only matchup between these teams in the regular season will tip off from the State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday night.
The Fighting Illini have an impressive 13-2 record at home this season, while the Wolverines counter with a perfect 9-0 mark in road games.
TV Channel and Broadcast Information
This game will be nationally televised on FOX. The versatile Jason Benetti will handle play-by-play duties while Bill Raftery will handle color commentary.
This will be Raftery’s first Illinois game this season, while it will be Benetti’s third. Benetti previously called Illinois’ games against Iowa and Michigan State.
How To Stream the Game
For those who wish to stream the matchup, there are a few available options.
FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports app, and FOX One streaming service are all platforms through which the game can be streamed.
Additionally, the game will available to stream on FuboTV.
Radio and Audio Coverage
If you can’t watch but would like to listen, there are team-specific options available. In the Champaign area, you can tune in to WDWS-AM 1400 or WHMS-FM 97.5 for the Illinois broadcast.
For the Wolverines, radio coverage can be heard on the Michigan Sports Network, which airs on both 94.7 FM and 105.1 FM in the Detroit area.
Both stations provide pre- and post-game coverage as well.
Quick Game Context
As mentioned above, the Wolverines can go ahead and wrap up the Big Ten regular-season title with a win here. The Fighting Illini, meanwhile, would stay alive for a share of the title with a victory.
The Fighting Illini are looking to extend their nine-game winning streak over the Wolverines. The Wolverines have not won in the series since the 2018-19 season, when they took down the Fighting Illini, 79-69, in Champaign.
Coming into the game, the Wolverines are 4-1 over their last five games and have just two losses on the season. The Fighting Illini, meanwhile, enter the game with a 2-3 record over their last five games and a 22-6 overall record.
