Illinois drops intense hype video for prime time showdown with Nebraska in B1G opener

Yeah, there is nothing quite like a primetime game in Memorial Stadium!

Illinois is getting set to start this season’s B1G slate with a showdown against Nebraska Saturday. Not only is it a conference game, but it is a B1G West divisional showdown which always carries a bit more weight.

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This weekend, it will also take place under the lights! With an 8 pm EST kickoff time set, it will be the first primetime game of the season for the Illini.

One person that knows a thing or two about big-time games with the Illini is former safety, Kevin Mitchell. He narrated the hype video for the week, and it will definitely get you ready for kickoff!

Check it out:

2️⃣4️⃣ hours 😤

There's nothing like night football at Memorial Stadium. Take it from former #Illini safety @KMitch_illini. pic.twitter.com/Sff6gFW8hQ

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) September 21, 2019

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.