BYU is hoping for a bounce-back season after a rough first year in the Big 12.
The Cougars are coming off a 5-7 campaign in which they only managed to win two games against conference opponents. They will be looking to start the 2024 season on a strong note with a win against an FCS team in Southern Illinois, but they know that taking down the Salukis could be a difficult task.
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Southern Illinois has managed to stun an FBS foe in back-to-back seasons, most recently defeating Northern Illinois on the road last year. However, it's also worth noting that BYU is 18-0 against current FCS squads.
Can the Cougars avoid the upset on Saturday night?
Here is everything you need to know about BYU vs. Southern Illinois, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is BYU vs. Southern Illinois on tonight?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
BYU vs. Southern Illinois will not air on a national TV channel. You can stream the game with an ESPN+ subscription.
What time is BYU vs. Southern Illinois tonight?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 31
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
BYU vs. Southern Illinois will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 31. The matchup will take place at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
BYU vs. Southern Illinois radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 143
You can listen to BYU vs. Southern Illinois live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 143.
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BYU football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 31 | vs. Southern Illinois | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 6 | at SMU | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | at Wyoming | 9 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs. Kansas State | TBD |
| Sept. 28 | at Baylor | TBD |
| Oct. 12 | vs. Arizona | TBD |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Oklahoma State | 10:15 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | at UCF | TBD |
| Nov. 9 | at Utah | TBD |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Kansas | TBD |
| Nov. 23 | at Arizona State | TBD |
| Nov. 30 | vs. Houston | TBD |
Southern Illinois football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 31 | at BYU | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | at Austin Peay | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | vs. Incarnate Word | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs. Southeast Missouri State | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | at South Dakota | 2 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | vs. Illinois State | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs. North Dakota State | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | at Indiana State | 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | at Missouri State | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Youngstown State | 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | at South Dakota State | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Murray State | 1 p.m. |