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Illinois vs. UAB Open 2026 Season Thursday Night

Can Illinois cover the spread in its season opener against UAB?

Fans want to see if Bret Bielema's new-look Illini can deliver on expectations in their first game of the season.

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Right now: Illinois vs. UAB Open 2026 Season Thursday Night

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  1. How will the Illinois Fighting Illini fare in 2026 football opener vs UAB: PredictionsYahoo Sports · Sep 1
  2. TCR Daily Brief: Tuesday, Sept. 1thechampaignroom.com · Sep 1
  3. Illinois vs UAB Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 1 2026FanDuel · Sep 1
  4. How to Watch Illinois vs. UAB: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Oddsthechampaignroom.com · Sep 1
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  1. Illinois vs. UAB: Can the Illini cover in the season opener?thechampaignroom.com · Sep 1

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