No. 19/17 IUFB vs. No. 9/8 Illinois - Sat 9/20 @ 7:30 on NBC

[jermhoosierfan]

2 hours ago, LamarCheeks said:

I wrote bizarre, but probably should've used "inconvenient." That's in the sense that Southern Cal's players will have to kick off at 9 a.m. their time -- when games with West Coast teams likely could be given later start times. 

Having to fly halfway across the country for a 9 a.m. kickoff just doesn't seem very sensible. I don't recall for sure, but I think last season, some West Coast teams were playing at Rutgers and/or Maryland at noon -- which essentially means they flew all the way across the country and had to play pretty much first thing in the morning. 
 

Don't they fly in the day before the game, so they should be able to adapt to the time change going East decently.  I know going West, it was weird seeing a MLB or NBA game in Philly or NY starting at 4pm.  

[LamarCheeks]

16 minutes ago, jermhoosierfan said:

Don't they fly in the day before the game, so they should be able to adapt to the time change going East decently.  I know going West, it was weird seeing a MLB or NBA game in Philly or NY starting at 4pm.  

Yes, they fly in the day before the game. But it takes time to adjust. They're young so it's probably not terribly difficult. 

Still, when you're used to playing at noon or 3 p.m. or a night game -- I would imagine it would be a little jarring to play at what is 9 a.m. for you. 

[Pagoda]

On 9/20/2025 at 12:50 PM, Hovadipo said:

God, that slate stinks out loud. I don’t think they’ll do that to Herbie if they can avoid it, as hilarious as it’d be. My money is on Vandy at Bama if Bama beats UGA. There’s a path to SMU/Cuse and Miss State/Texas A&M having buzz that week too. 

You called it.  Darn!

Also Herbie should still send UVA a gift basket.