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Illinois running back Josh McCray, left, celebrates with quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) after McCray scored a touchdown against Michigan State, during the second half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

 Matt Marton

(WAND) - Illinois football fans will soon see whether their team is indeed ready for primetime. 

University of Illinois Athletics said in a press release Monday that the Illini will face the Indiana Hoosiers on the road at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, as part of NBC's "Big Ten Saturday Night."

Illinois, ranked No. 9 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, is coming off a dominant 45-19 win at Duke. 

The Illini are set to face Western Michigan at 6 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium. 

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