Illinois football has announced upcoming games against Notre Dame, according to a report from WCIA Champaign. The Fighting Illini will face the Fighting Irish in a series that adds a notable non-conference matchup to both programs' schedules.
The announcement was reported by Tristan Thomas of WCIA Champaign on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Specific dates, venues, and the number of games in the series were not detailed in the initial announcement.
