Ohio State football will be without two key defensive players vs. Illinois: Buckeyes injury report

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.

How to watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini: TV channel, streaming, odds

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

Buckeyes head to Illinois for Big Noon Kickoff

Fox News' Adam Klotz joins 'Fox Friends Weekend' from Champagne, Illinois, ahead of the Ohio State game, with Illinois fans determined to see a win over the 14-point favorited Buckeyes.

Buckeyes ranked in the middle of pack in Big Ten preseason media poll

After a season of ups and downs, the Buckeyes fell right back to where they ended last year: the middle. In the Big Ten media poll, Ohio State was ranked No. 9 in the conference, receiving 272 points.

Ohio State Buckeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini odds, picks and predictions

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini meet Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET.

Ohio State injury report: Eddrick Houston among 11 Buckeyes ruled out for Illinois game

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will be without 11 Buckeyes for its matchup against Illinois on Saturday. Defensive end Eddrick Houston and cornerback Lorenzo Styles Jr. are among the Buckeyes ruled out for the game. The unavailable list can be seen below:
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Good start turns bad quickly as Buckeyes bounce Gophers

The Ohio State Buckeyes ran onto the Ohio Stadium turf as the Queen classic “We Will Rock You” blared over the loudspeakers. Minnesota selected tails at the coin flip, won the toss, and promptly got their tails rocked.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day channels Nick Saban, urges Buckeyes to ignore external buzz

Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day urges the Buckeyes to block out the outside noise and play each game one at a time similar to Nick Saban.

Betting Ohio State-Illinois: Will the Fighting Illini score enough to stay with Buckeyes?

That style is effective against average secondaries, but against Ohio State's pass rush and top-20 coverage unit, it limits explosive plays and caps their scoring ability. If Altmyer and Co. fall behind, they don't have the firepower to chase.

Gilmer Buckeyes stuns Pittsburg Pirates in upset win

The Gilmer Buckeyes picked up their second win of the season after pulling off a major upset against the Pittsburg Pirates on Friday night. FINAL SCORE: Pittsburg 25 – Gilmer 36 Following the win, the Buckeyes advance to 2-4 and will look to pick up their third win of the season next
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