Illinois State’s 2026 football schedule features eight MVFC games, two FCS non-conference matchups, and one FBS opponent at Northern Illinois ($350,000 payout).
2026 Illinois State Football Schedule
9/5 at Western Illinois
9/12 at Northern Illinois
9/19 vs Eastern Illinois
9/26 at Northern Iowa
10/3 vs South Dakota State
10/17 at Southern Illinois
10/24 vs Indiana State
10/31 vs Murray State
11/7 at North Dakota
11/14 at Youngstown State
11/21 vs South Dakota
Bold indicates MVFC contests
