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Illinois Athletics announces sellout for football game against Duke

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Illinois Athletics announces sellout for football game against Duke

Summary

Illinois Athletics announced Monday that Saturday’s football game against the Duke Blue Devils is officially sold out. The matchup at Gies Memorial Stadium marks the first sellout of the 2026 season for Illinois and the fifth in its last eight home games. Illinois enters the contest following a 42-23 victory over UAB, while the Duke Blue Devils secured a 17-3 win against Tulane in their opener. Both programs have maintained recent success, with Illinois recording 20 wins and Duke recording 19 wins since 2024. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. As reigning ACC champions, Duke faces an Illinois squad that has seen consistent attendance growth over the past two seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Illinois Athletics confirmed a sellout for the Saturday game against Duke.
•This is the first sellout for Illinois in the 2026 season.
•The game will be held at Gies Memorial Stadium with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.
•Illinois defeated UAB 42-23 in its opening game.
•Duke earned a 17-3 victory over Tulane to start its season.

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5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Illinois Football announces sellout for Duke game

What they're saying

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After winning its opening game Thursday night, Illinois Football’s next game will be played in front of a sold-out crowd. Illinois Athletics announced on Monday that Saturday’s game against the Duke Blue Devils is officially sold out. It’s the first sellout of the 2026 season and the fifth sellout in the […]
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