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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
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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Buckeyes Wire
Ohio State vs. Illinois Buckeyes Wire staff predictions for Week 4
Our writers each predict the score and outcome of Ohio State vs. Illinois football for Saturday afternoon.
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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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Buckeyes Wire
Ohio State vs. Illinois predictions from the national media, Week 4
We went around the internet to grab some natonal media predictions for the Ohio State vs. Illinois football game Saturday.
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SB Nation
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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Buckeyes Wire
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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Buckeyes Wire
A history of the Ohio State vs Illinois 'Illibuck' football rivalry
From historic upsets to a turtle-shaped trophy, revisit the defining moments that made Ohio State-Illinois a unique Big Ten rivalry.
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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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Spartans Wire
Spartans Wire Big Ten Football Picks: Week 4
Check out our picks against the betting spread for each of the Big Ten games this week
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Buckeyes Wire
Ohio State coach Ryan Day previews matchup with Illinois Saturday
Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day met with reporters for his weekly press conference to preview Illinois and to reflect on the nonconference.
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Buckeyes Wire
4 important things to know about the Ohio State vs. Illinois matchup
Everything to know about the Ohio State and Illinois matchup ahead of Saturday, the fist time since 2017 that the Illini travel to Columbus.
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