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For NCAA week 10 college football, the organization heads to Illinois, as two Big Ten powerhouses go head-to-head to see which team dominates the conference for the 2026 season. Plus, there might be one or two celebrity sightings at the game too.
How to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois Live Online, at a Glance:
- Date: Nov. 6
- Network: FOX
- Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
- Online Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, FOX One
When Does Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Start?
For week 10, the Big Ten college football game takes place on Friday (Nov. 6) with the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-3) taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-3) at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
What TV Network Features Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini?
In 2026, Nebraska vs. Illinois broadcasts on FOX. Meanwhile, the NCAA college football game is available to livestream on FOX One.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Game?
The NCAA Football is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Artists who have been known to appear at games in the past, include Fighting Illini fans Sean Evans, Nick Offerman and others.
Where to Watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Online for Free
There are a few ways to watch Nebraska vs. Illinois, without cable, especially to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, offer free trials, so you can watch the game for free.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including FOX, at $64.99 per month for the first month of service ($94.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more college football.
Sling TV offers the Blue plan, which comes with FOX. With more than 40 channels, the streaming plan goes for $54.99 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels too. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
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FuboTV
Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable, like FOX, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
Broadcast network FOX is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $99.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
With prices starting at $19.99 per month, FOX One is your one-stop app for everything FOX has to offer, including streaming access to the 2026 World Series on FOX. It also includes FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, Fox News, FOX Business, FOX Nation, FOX Weather, FOX Deportes and your local FOX broadcasting affiliate.
Prime Video has a three-day free trial available for Amazon Prime members, so you watch FOX One as an add-on to Amazon’s streaming service.
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On Friday (Nov. 6), the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini game broadcast on FOX. One of the best ways to watch the college football game live is with DirecTV and Sling TV.
