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Peacock’s Big Ten men’s basketball slate for the 2025-26 season will begin Friday with three nonconference games featuring B1G teams, capped by No. 17 Illinois at home against Florida Gulf Coast at 8:30 p.m. in the first meeting between the teams. The action will start early at 6 p.m. ET with Northwestern at home against Boston University. Purdue will play host to Oakland at 7 p.m. ET, Big East championship contender UConn also will be on Peacock, taking on the University of Massachusetts-Lowell at 8 p.m. in Hartford, Connecticut. More information below on Florida Gulf Coast and Illinois and how to watch each game. Click here to sign up for Peacock Florida Gulf Coast University: The Eagles won 96-60 in their season opener over New College of Florida with 14 points by junior guard Rahmir Barno. Senior wing Rory Stewart (11 points) also is expected to be a contributor for FGCU, which relies on defense and rebounding. Under coach Pat Chambers, who is in his fourth season with the Eagles after a 2011-20 run at Penn State, FGCU has made annual strides in the Atlantic Sun Conference and improved from ninth to sixth to third last year. George Washington III, Tristen Guillouette and Isaiah Malone each chipped in 10 points during the opener. No. 17 Illinois: The Fighting Illini opened their season with a 113–55 win Monday over Jackson State that showcased Illinois’ deep and experienced roster. Illinois has a pair of 7-foot twin brothers from Croatia: junior Tomislav Ivisic (who started 31 games for the Illini last year and had 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting in 21 minutes against Jackson State) and junior Zvonimir Ivisic, a transfer from Arkansas. David Mirkovic, a 6-9 freshman forward from Montenegro, is another key newcomer, scoring 19 points in his debut Monday. Coach Brad Underwood also will be relying on returning veterans Ben Humrichous (21 points in the opener), Kylan Boswell and Jake Davis. How to watch Florida Gulf Coast vs. No. 17 Illinois: When: Friday, Nov. 7 Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Live Stream: Peacock What other college basketball games are on Peacock tonight? How to watch Oakland vs. No. 1 Purdue: When: Friday, Nov. 7 Where: Mackey Arena, in West Lafayette, Indiana Time: 7 p.m. ET Live Stream: Peacock How to watch UMass-Lowell vs. No. 4 UConn: When: Friday, Nov. 7 Where: PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Live Stream: Peacock How to watch Boston University vs Northwestern: When: Friday, Nov. 7 Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois Time: 6 p.m. ET tipoff Live Stream: Peacock (starting at 5:30 p.m. ET) How can I watch Big Ten Basketball on Peacock? Sign up here to watch all of our live sports and events, including Big Ten and Big East basketball games. Am I eligible for Peacock’s Student Discount? You are eligible if you meet all the following criteria: Are 18 years of age or older; Are a current or incoming student enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program at a Title IV-accredited college or university in the US who meets verification qualifications; Reside in the United States (including its territories, commonwealths and possessions); and Provide Peacock with a valid payment method. College/university information (e.g., first name, last name, school email address, college/university name, date of birth and other necessary documentation) must be shared with SheerID for verification purposes. Visit www.peacocktv.com/student to verify your student status with Sheer ID. Eligible users who already have a paid Peacock subscription may need to cancel their existing subscription prior to redeeming this offer. For instructions on cancelling your existing subscription, click here. What devices does Peacock support?
