CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The University of Illinois is teaming up with FOX and multiple businesses to host the largest giveaways in the history of Big Noon Kickoff.
Giveaways will include free tuition at the university for one year and a two-year lease of a new 2026 GMC Terrain. Jimmy Johns, Chick-Fil-A and Papa Johns are offering free food for a year, and Portillos is giving away $1,000 in gift cards.
FOX will also give away game tickets, food, hats and other items.
The pregame show airs live from Grange Grove at 9 a.m. CT on Saturday before the Illinois vs. Ohio State game. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT.
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