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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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The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State football depth chart projection for Illinois game
Who will start for the Buckeyes against Illinois
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AP News
No. 7 Ohio State still looking to clean things up going into Big Ten opener against Illinois
Ohio State coach Ryan Day is focused on improving his team's offense as it hosts Illinois to open Big Ten Conference play
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SB Nation
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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USA Today
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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USA Today
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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SB Nation
3 & Out: All you need to know about Ohio State’s Big Ten opener against Illinois
Ohio State will look to stay perfect in September Big Ten games under Ryan Day on Saturday. Key players for Illinois, what the Buckeyes have to avoid, and more
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The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State football downgrades Phillip Daniels, Zion Grady to doubtful vs Illinois
Ohio State could be without two starters when it opens Big Ten play against Illinois on Sept. 26.
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SB Nation
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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Buckeyes Wire
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.
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The Columbus Dispatch
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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The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State football to be without tight end Bennett Christian against Illinois
Ohio State listed tight end Bennett Christian among three players who will be unavailable for its Big Ten opener against Illinois on Sept. 26.
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