Illinois has added eight future home dates to its football schedule, the school announced today.
None of the eight games are against Power Five conference teams.
Illinois hosts Akron on Aug. 31, 2019. On Sept. 14 of that season, fellow MAC school Eastern Michigan visits Memorial Stadium.
In 2020, Illinois hosts Florida Atlantic on Sept. 5 and Bowling Green on Sept. 19.
In 2021, UTSA plays in Champaign on Sept. 4 and Charlotte visits on Oct. 2.
The 2022 schedule includes games against Wyoming on Sept. 17 and Central Michigan on Sept. 24.
This season, the Big Ten goes to a nine-game conference schedule.