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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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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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SB Nation
Falcons Draft 2027: 10 Prospects to Watch in Week 4 of College Football
Kayin Lee, Katin Houser, and other potential Falcons fits to watch on Saturday.
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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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Buckeyes Wire
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.
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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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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
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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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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