NORMAL, Ill. - Due to expected inclement weather in the Bloomington-Normal area on Saturday afternoon, kickoff time for the Illinois State football game against Youngstown State on Saturday, Oct. 18, has been moved up to Noon CT. The game will still be broadcast live on Marquee Sports Network and streamed live on ESPN+ starting at Noon. The pregame radio broadcast on AM 1230 WJBC, 102.1 FM and 98.9 FM WJEZ will begin at 11 a.m., with John Fitzgerald and Ted Schmitz on the call.
Parking lots surrounding Hancock Stadium will still open at 7 a.m., with public gates now opening at 11 a.m. Aaron Leetch Club ticket holders will have access to the club area beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Stay tuned to GoRedbirds.com and Illinois State Athletics social media accounts for further updates regarding pregame festivities around Hancock Stadium. All 2025 Homecoming activities will go on as planned!