Ohio State will host Illinois on Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes open Big Ten play. The game will be available on television and through streaming services, per Yahoo Sports.
This marks only the second matchup between the programs under Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. In their previous meeting in 2025, the Buckeyes defeated Illinois 34-16 in Champaign, according to Land-Grant Holy Land.
Multiple outlets have published betting previews ahead of the game, with coverage from CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports offering odds, picks, and predictions for the Big Ten showdown.