Illinois Fighting Illini
0–0 · 0–0 BIG TEN
Preseason
WEEK 14 · 2026
What to know about Week 14
The exact scoreboard-watching plan arrives when Week 14 becomes current.
Championship week
matchups are decided by the standingsBig Ten Championship GameSat, Dec 5 · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
IndianavsOregon21%
IndianavsOhio State18%
IndianavsPenn State14%
IndianavsIowa9%
Ohio StatevsOregon5%
Win it and you're in: the five highest-ranked conference champions get automatic playoff bids. Illinois plays in this game in 2% of the preseason simulations.
The matchup gets scheduled once the regular season decides it. This page becomes the real game preview automatically. Week 14 kickoff windows and TV land with it.
Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 1, with preseason ratings projected from last season. How the model works.