Illinois teams to play on same day for fans in November
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
On November 13, both the Illinois football and men's basketball teams will compete. The football team travels to UCLA for a night game at the Rose Bowl, marking a rare Friday matchup. Meanwhile, the basketball team hosts Sam Houston at the State Farm Center. This concurrent scheduling may prompt fans to choose between attending the basketball game or watching the football game live. Details regarding the basketball game's tipoff time have yet to be announced.
- •Illinois football plays at UCLA on November 13
- •Men's basketball hosts Sam Houston on the same day
- •Football game at Rose Bowl is a Friday night contest
- •Ticket time for basketball game not yet confirmed
- •Fans may choose between in-person attendance and viewing
- 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Friday, Nov. 13: Best day ever for Illini fans
"Both the football and men’s basketball teams will be suiting up on the same day.
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