Friday’s game will mark the 72nd meeting between Illinois and Indiana, with the Illini leading the series 45-24-2.The Boilermakers look to win their season opener in three straight seasons for the first time since 2007-09. Penn State has won nine straight matchups, including the last in 2019, as Purdue hosts for the first time since 2016. Thursday will mark the 20th meeting between Purdue and Penn State, with the Nittany Lions leading the series 15-3-1.The complete opening weekend schedule appears below. The remaining 10 schools will begin the 2022 campaign on Friday and Saturday, highlighted by a conference matchup between Illinois and Indiana on Friday night. ET on FOX, while the Golden Gophers will play host to New Mexico State at 9 p.m.
The Boilermakers open at home against the Nittany Lions at 8 p.m. Thirteen Big Ten schools will be in action as week one of the 2022 season kicks off Thursday night when Minnesota, Penn State and Purdue make their debuts.Story Links BIG TEN FOOTBALL RELEASE - WEEK 1 | STANDINGS | MEDIA GUIDE | SCHEDULE
