Big Ten opponents match up when the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) and the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) square off on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Date: Oct. 11

Ohio State hits the road to defend its No. 1 ranking against insurgent Big Ten title hopeful No. 17 Illinois in college football’s Week 7 action on Saturday. He

Inconsistent play led to Houston’s removal from the starting lineup, though he showed progress last week vs. Minnesota. Houston earned his best defensive grade from Pro Football Focus (76.7) against the Gophers, but he left the game due to injury after 17 snaps.

Ohio State football hits the road to take on a ranked Illinois team. Our writers at Buckeyes Wire each predict the outcome of the game Saturday.

Ohio State will be without Lorenzo Styles Jr. in Illinois, but will have Kenyatta Jackson Jr., despite his injury vs Minnesota.

If Altmyer keeps his numbers up and the Illini find a way to upset the Buckeyes, the notion is no longer pie in the sky

Ohio State enters its Saturday trip to Illinois as a heavy favorite. Here are five reasons Illinois could keep the game close.

Illinois’ 53-point loss three weeks ago at Indiana isn’t fooling Ohio State coach Ryan Day as he prepares his No. 1-ranked Buckeyes to face the No. 17 Illini on the road