# Baylor vs Illinois Basketball Game Details

> Baylor Bears face Illinois in key Nov 2 game with streaming options and star storylines.
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- Summary: Baylor Bears face Illinois in key Nov 2 game with streaming options and star storylines. Baylor Bears play Illinois on Friday, Oct 23 at 7pm CT with…
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- Source: Baylor Bears On SI — https://si.com/college/baylor/basketball/how-to-watch-baylor-basketball-play-illinois-time-stream-key-storylines-2026
- Published: 2026-10-23T13:30:01+00:00
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- Topics: baylor bears, illinois, basketball, nfl, big ten, streaming, exhibition game, dylan mingo, kayden mingo, sports
## Baylor Basketball Season Opener
Baylor basketball returns for Friday night's exhibition game against Illinois.
## Baylor's Previous Win
Baylor defeated Florida in overtime with Kayden Mingo scoring 31 points.
## Illinois Ranking
Illinois ranked No. 3 in the opening AP Top 25 poll.
## Game Details
Game on Friday, Oct 23 at 7:00 p.m. CT at State Farm Center in Urbana-Champaign, Ill.
## Streaming Options
Stream via Big Ten+ or get a one-time pass to watch the game.
## Dylan Mingo Storyline
Dylan Mingo, a five-star freshman brother of Kayden Mingo, may become Baylor's star player.
## Illinois Size Challenge
Illinois features 7'1" center Tomislav Ivisic who started 33 games last season.
## Knock-Down Shooter Question
Baylor needs a reliable three-point shooter from Brett Decker Jr. or Isaac Williams Jr.
## Key takeaway

Baylor Bears play Illinois on Friday, Oct 23 at 7pm CT with streaming via Big Ten+.