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UNLV vs Illinois State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 UNLV Rebels | 1 | UNLV leads |
 Illinois State Redbirds | 0 |
Meetings since 1997: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
41-6 Avg score
1 Longest UNLV win run
Biggest UNLV win 41-6 in 1997, a 35-point margin.
Every UNLV vs Illinois State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 41-6 |
Scores from the UNLV perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1997.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1997, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when UNLV and Illinois State meet.
How to watch UNLV vs Illinois State
When UNLV and Illinois State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the UNLV radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the UNLV vs Illinois State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The UNLV this season
Follow UNLV in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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UNLV vs Illinois State: the essentials
UNLV Rebels vs Illinois State Redbirds is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Missouri Valley (FBS). UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1997, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the UNLV vs Illinois State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the UNLV Rebels team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Illinois State against the whole conference, see Illinois State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between UNLV and Illinois State?
UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1997, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch UNLV vs Illinois State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are UNLV and Illinois State in the same conference?
No. UNLV plays in the Mountain West. Illinois State plays in the Missouri Valley (FBS). This is a non-conference game.