According to FBSchedules.com, the Illinois Fighting Illini have scheduled a future non-conference game against against Central Michigan. The single contest is currently slated for September 24, 2022 and will be played in Champaign at Memorial Stadium.
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The Illini will pay the Chippewas a guaranteed $1.15 million for the game, according to a copy of the CMU contract that was obtained through a FOIA request.
Barring a chance meeting in a bowl game, this will be the first-ever football matchup between Illinois and Central Michigan.