Indiana football game today vs Western Illinois: Time, channel, TV schedule in Week 2

The Indiana football season continues today against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium.

Curt Cignetti is 1-0 after a 31-7 win over Florida International on Aug. 31. While the fans showed up for the beginning of the game, many left in the second half. Cignetti took notice .

"There's a lot of things we're trying to change here," Cignetti said. "Another thing we're trying to change in tradition is we gotta keep the people in the seats after halftime. We need to create a power four environment in the stadium."

IU will play at home in eight of its 12 games. Week 2 begins now.

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Here's how to watch the Indiana game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Indiana football vs Western Illinois game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: BTN

Start time: 7 p.m. ET

Indiana vs Western Illinois will broadcast nationally on BTN in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. Lisa Byington and J Leman will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Melanie Ricks reporting from the sidelines.

Osterman: It's great IU football fans are showing up. It would be better if they stay.

How to watch Indiana football vs Western Illinois on livestream

Streaming options for the game include Sling , and FUBO , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Indiana football vs Western Illinois predictions, picks

Indiana 51, Western Illinois 7: "The mistakes of the opener are ironed out. The offense remains explosive and versatile. Bryant Haines’ disruptive defense shows up with a big sack-plus-TFL number, ending what’s effectively a successful two-game preseason for the Hoosiers ." - Indiana Insider Zach Osterman

Doyel: IU football is fun again under new coach Curt Cignetti. And has it ever been this cool?

Indiana football schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: FIU (W, 31-7 )
• Sept. 6: Western Illinois, 7 p.m., BTN
• Sept. 14: at UCLA, 7:30 p.m., NBA and Peacock
• Sept. 21: Charlotte, TBA
• Sept. 28: Maryland, TBA
• Oct. 5: at Northwestern, TBA
• Oct. 19: Nebraska, TBA
• Oct. 26: Washington, TBA
• Nov. 2: at Michigan State, TBA
• Nov. 9: Michigan, TBA
• Nov. 23: at Ohio State, TBA
• Nov. 30: Purdue, TBA
• Record: 1-0

Western Illinois football schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: at Northern Illinois (L, 54-15)
• Sept. 6: at Indiana, 6 p.m., ESPN+
• Sept. 14: at Illinois State, 1 p.m., ESPN+
• Sept. 28: McKendree, 7 p.m., ESPN+
• Oct. 5: at Charleston Southern, 4 p.m.
• Oct. 12: UT Martin, 4 p.m., ESPN+
• Oct. 19: Tennessee Tech, 4 p.m., ESPN+
• Oct. 26: at Lindenwood, 3 p.m., ESPN+
• Nov. 2: at Eastern Illinois, 3 p.m., ESPN+
• Nov. 9: Tennessee State, 3 p.m., ESPN platforms
• Nov. 16: at Southeast Missouri State, 2 p.m., ESPN+
• Nov. 23: Gardner-Webb, 2 p.m., ESPN+
• Record: 0-1

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