KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan released its game times and broadcast networks for its two B1G opponents this season. The Broncos' season opener at Northwestern on Sept. 3 will be at noon eastern while the team's road game at Illinois on Sept. 17 will be at 4 p.m., eastern.

The game against Northwestern will be broadcast on ESPNU. It marks just the second time the two schools have met, with the last time coming in 2013 when the Wildcats were ranked No. 17 overall. That day Northwestern upended the Broncos 38-17.

The game against Illinois will be broadcast on ESPNews. Western Michigan is 1-4 all-time against the Illini, with the Broncos getting a victory in Kalamazoo on Nov. 8, 2008 when they won 23-17. This year's game marks the first meeting since 2012.

The Broncos now know six of their game times for the year after last week's release of four additional contests. During the season ESPN and CBS Sports Network will select games that have not already been determined 12 days out.

2016 Schedule 

Sept.

3              at Northwestern, 12:00 pm ET (ESPNU)

10           North Carolina Central, 7:00 pm ET (ESPN3) - CommUniverCity

17           at Illinois, 4:00 pm ET (ESPNews)

24           Georgia Southern – Hall of Fame Game

Oct.

1              *at Central Michigan

8              *NIU, 6:30 pm ET – Homecoming and Family Weekend

15           *at Akron

22           *Eastern Michigan

Nov.

1              *at Ball State, 8:00 pm ET (ESPN2/ESPNU)

8              *at Kent State, 7:30 pm ET (ESPN2/CBS Sports Network)

19           *Buffalo – Salute to Veterans

25           *Toledo – Senior Day