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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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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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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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What is Ohio State's ‘Bison’ package? Why it’s exploring heavy personnel wrinkle

What is Ohio State's ‘Bison’ package? Why it’s exploring heavy personnel wrinkle

Ohio State introduced a "Bison" package, a heavy personnel look with six offensive six linemen, against Kent State. Will it stick?
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No. 7 Ohio State still looking to clean things up going into Big Ten opener against Illinois

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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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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Ohio State football downgrades Phillip Daniels, Zion Grady to doubtful vs Illinois

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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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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Ohio State football to be without tight end Bennett Christian against Illinois

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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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.