How to watch Duke-Illinois college football game for free today

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs with the ball during an NCAA college football game in Champaign, Ill., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)AP Photo/Melissa TamezIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe Duke Blue Devils play against the Illinois Fighting Illini in a college football game today. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. CT on FS1. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. Duke started the season with a victory, as the Blue Devils defeated Tulane 17-3. During the victory, running back Nate Sheppard led the Duke offense. He rushed for two touchdowns and 227 yards, so he will look to continue his great play this afternoon. Notably, Sheppard rushed for 11 touchdowns and nearly 1,200 yards during his freshman campaign last year. Illinois enters this matchup with a 1-0 record, and the team is coming off a 42-23 win against UAB. Transfer quarterback Katin Houser led the Illinois offense last week, as he threw three touchdowns and 182 yards. Houser also completed 13-17 passes in the season opener, which highlights his arm talent. Notably, Houser also rushed for 29 yards and a touchdown against UAB. You can watch this college football game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. If the free trials have been used, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. How to watch Arsenal-Sunderland Premier League game for free todayHow to watch BYU-Arizona college football game for free todayHow to watch Alabama-Kentucky SEC football game for free todayHow to watch Notre Dame-Rice college football game for free todayHow to watch Georgia-Western Kentucky college football game for free todayThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...