Illinois State will host North Dakota State in a key Week 5 college football matchup Saturday.
The two teams have a storied history and will meet for the 17th time in the series. North Dakota State has won 12 straight games against Illinois State, with the most recent win coming by 17 points in 2022.
Both teams are 3-1, with North Dakota State rattling off three straight wins after falling to Colorado in its season opener. Illinois State has also won three straight since losing to Iowa.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know to watch Illinois State vs. North Dakota State, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Illinois State vs. North Dakota State on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
The matchup between Illinois State and North Dakota State won't broadcast nationally, but viewers can stream the game on ESPN+.
Illinois State vs. North Dakota State start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Illinois State vs. North Dakota State will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 28. The game will be played at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois.
Illinois State football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result |
| Aug. 31 | at Iowa | L, 40-0 |
| Sept. 7 | at North Alabama | W, 24-17 |
| Sept. 14 | vs. Western Illinois | W, 51-34 |
| Sept. 21 | vs. Eastern Illinois | W, 31-7 |
| Sept. 28 | vs. North Dakota State | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | at Southern Illinois | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs. Missouri State | 1 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | at Murray State | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | vs. Youngstown State | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | at Northern Iowa | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | at Indiana State | 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | vs. North Dakota | 1 p.m. |
North Dakota State football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result |
| Aug. 29 | at Colorado | L, 31-26 |
| Sept. 7 | vs. Tennessee State | W, 52-3 |
| Sept. 14 | at East Tennessee State | W, 38-35 |
| Sept. 21 | vs. Towson | W, 41-24 |
| Sept. 28 | at Illinois State | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | vs. North Dakota | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | at Southern Illinois | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | vs. South Dakota State | TBD |
| Oct. 26 | at Murray State | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | vs. Northern Iowa | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Missouri State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | at. South Dakota | 2 p.m. |