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Louisiana Tech Vs. Illinois Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Illinois and Louisiana Tech meet for an intriguing matchup in week four of the college football season. Look for quarterback Riley O’Toole and Colby Cameron to have big days as they lead their offenses.Check the national college football scoreboard right here, and look through SB Nation’s many excellent college football blogs to find your team’s community.Follow @SBNationCFB

September 08, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Colby Cameron (10) looks for an open receiver in the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-US PRESSWIRE
September 08, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Colby Cameron (10) looks for an open receiver in the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-US PRESSWIRE
September 08, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Colby Cameron (10) looks for an open receiver in the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-US PRESSWIRE

The Illinois Fighting Illini and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will meet in an intriguing out-of-conference matchup this weekend. The Illini are 2-1 this season, and they're coming off a 44-0 blowout win last week. The Bulldogs have been a surprise through three weeks, entering with a perfect 2-0 record with wins over Rice and Houston. They can also dance up a storm.

The Illini are led by quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase when healthy, but his status for the game is up in the air. If he is unable to go, Reilly O'Toole will make the start. O'Toole has thrown for 394 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions this year.

As for the Bulldogs, quarterback Colby Cameron has been great so far. He is completing nearly 70% of his passes and has thrown for seven touchdowns and no interceptions. Louisiana Tech also features two very talented tailbacks in Trevin King and Kenneth Dixon.

Game time, TV channel: 8:00 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network

Point spread: Illinois is favored by two points.

For news, discussion and more: For more on Illini football, visit Illinois blog Hail To The Orange, plus Big Ten blog Off Tackle Empire and SB Nation Chicago.

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