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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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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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3 & Out: All you need to know about Ohio State’s Big Ten opener against Illinois

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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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 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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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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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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Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 3

Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 3

Not a lot of movement as most of the Big Ten closed out non-conference play with cupcakes in week three.
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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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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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Illinois vs Ohio State preview with Land-Grant Holy Land | TCR Podcast

Illinois vs Ohio State preview with Land-Grant Holy Land | TCR Podcast

Will Illinois ever reclaim the Illibuck trophy?
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Former Ohio State linebacker to ring Victory Bell for Illinois game

Former Ohio State linebacker to ring Victory Bell for Illinois game

A former Ohio State All-American and College Football Hall of Famer will ring the Victory Bell before Saturday's contest against Illinois.