Three college football games are set for Saturday, September 20, 2025, featuring teams from across the nation. The matchups include Illinois against Indiana, Maine facing Georgia Southern, and Nevada taking on Western Kentucky.
The Illinois Fighting Illini, ranked No. 9, will play the No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Illinois enters the game with a perfect 3-0 record, having recently defeated Western Illinois 52-3, Duke 45-19, and Western Michigan 38-0. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has been a standout, completing 22 of 31 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns against Duke. Receiver Hank Beatty contributed significantly with eight catches for 128 yards in that game. Indiana also boasts a 3-0 record, with victories over Old Dominion (27-14), Kennesaw State (56-9), and Indiana State (73-0). Running back Roman Hemby led the Hoosiers against Old Dominion, rushing for 111 yards on 23 carries.
In another matchup, the Maine Black Bears will take on the Georgia Southern Eagles at 7:00 p.m. ET at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Maine is looking for its first win of the season after starting 0-3, including a narrow 13-10 loss to Stonehill. The Black Bears have struggled in the passing game, averaging just over 100 yards per game, but their rushing attack has been effective, with Sincere Baines averaging nearly 8 yards per carry. Defensively, Maine has allowed the fewest yards per game in their conference. Georgia Southern enters the game with a 1-2 record, coming off a 41-34 win over Jacksonville State. Quarterback JC French IV has thrown for over 500 yards and five touchdowns, with receiver Camden Brown being a key target. Running back DJ Arnold has also contributed with over 200 rushing yards.
Lastly, the Nevada Wolf Pack will face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at 7:00 p.m. ET at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Western Kentucky holds a 2-1 record, averaging around 467 yards of offense per game. Quarterback Maverick McIvor has passed for over 900 yards, showcasing a strong touchdown-to-interception ratio. However, the Hilltoppers' defense has struggled against the run. Nevada, with a 1-2 record, is coming off a close 14-13 loss to Middle Tennessee. The Wolf Pack has faced challenges in the passing game, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns, although quarterback Chubba Purdy has shown dual-threat capabilities.
Fans can catch all the action on their respective channels, with Illinois vs. Indiana on NBC and Maine vs. Georgia Southern and Nevada vs. Western Kentucky available for streaming on ESPN.