The seventh-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes begin Big Ten play at home against Illinois on Saturday. Ohio State is unbeaten at home since 2024 and has won 10 consecutive meetings against Illinois, while Jeremiah Smith has become the program's all-time leader in receiving yards. Illinois enters after a 48-10 victory over Southern Illinois and will rely on quarterback Katin Houser, who previously struggled in a game at Ohio Stadium.
No. 7 Ohio State Hosts Illinois in Big Ten Conference Opener
