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Our Ohio State football experts make bold predictions for Illinois game

Our Ohio State football experts make bold predictions for Illinois game

It's Ohio State vs. Illinois, and here are our predictions for the game.
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Ohio State vs. Illinois: 2026 game preview and prediction

Ohio State vs. Illinois: 2026 game preview and prediction

The Buckeyes open up their Big Ten schedule by hosting Illinois. With a win on Saturday, Ohio State will record its 11th straight win over the Fighting Illini
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Ryan Day expects Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd to play ‘major’ roles in Big Ten

Ryan Day expects Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd to play ‘major’ roles in Big Ten

Ryan Day knows how special freshman wide receivers Brock Boyd and Chris Henry Jr. are and he plans on them both being big parts of the Buckeye offense in Big Ten play. Get those details and more in our news roundup.
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Ohio State's Matt Patricia has interesting take on the 2026 defense

Ohio State's Matt Patricia has interesting take on the 2026 defense

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia discusses where this year's defense is in comparison to last year... and offers an interesting opinion.
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Ohio State’s cornerbacks face one of their biggest tests yet against Illinois’ Collin Dixon

Ohio State’s cornerbacks face one of their biggest tests yet against Illinois’ Collin Dixon

Collin Dixon leads the nation in receiving touchdowns and Katin Houser is completing 74% of his passes. Saturday's matchup with Ohio State's cornerbacks is one of the biggest measuring sticks this secondary has faced all season.
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Must-see TV: Ranking the college football Week 4 schedule by watchability tiers

Must-see TV: Ranking the college football Week 4 schedule by watchability tiers

There's a loaded schedule in Week 4 of the college football season. What are the best games to watch? We ranked them all in four tiers.
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College football TV schedule: Watchability tiers for Week 4's best games

College football TV schedule: Watchability tiers for Week 4's best games

There's a loaded schedule in Week 4 of the college football season. What are the best games to watch? We ranked them all in four tiers.
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Scarlet Spreadsheet: What the analytics say about Ohio State vs. Illinois

Scarlet Spreadsheet: What the analytics say about Ohio State vs. Illinois

Illinois will provide a much-needed step up in competition for Ohio State in Week 4. What do the analytics have to say about the matchup as the Buckeyes open up Big Ten play?
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Ohio State football still putting 'right pieces together' on DL

Ohio State football still putting 'right pieces together' on DL

After three non-conference games, Ohio State is still figuring out which defensive linemen can be relied on in Big Ten play.
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Off-Script Ohio: Illinois preview, and the start of Big Ten play

Off-Script Ohio: Illinois preview, and the start of Big Ten play

Ohio State opens conference play against an Illinois team led by Katin Houser and Collin Dixon. We break it down on this episode of Off-Script Ohio
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Jason Moore is becoming Ohio State’s defensive line surprise

Jason Moore is becoming Ohio State’s defensive line surprise

After years of waiting for his opportunity, Jason Moore is finally making his presence felt on an Ohio State defensive line that could use another interior difference maker
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What Illinois coach Bret Bielema said about Ohio State prior to game

What Illinois coach Bret Bielema said about Ohio State prior to game

Watch and listen to everything Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said about Ohio State prior to the matchup in the 'Shoe on Saturday.