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 football won its 10th consecutive game and retained control of the Illibuck, beating Illinois 34-16 in a physical showcase from the Buckeyes ' defense.

Sayin completed 19 of 27 passes for 166 yards. Donaldson rushed for 44 yards. Jeremiah Smith had five catches for 42 yards and a TD for the Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten). Illinois’ Luke Altmyer threw for 248 yards and a touchdown with an interception. Aidan Laughery ran for 50 yards and a TD. Collin Dixon had four catches for 46 yards and a TD.

No. 1 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0) took advantage of three No. 17 Illinois (5-2, 2-2) turnovers on its way to a 34-16 win at Memorial Stadium Saturday in Champaign. Illinois fumbled twice and the Buckeyes intercepted Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer once and took advantage with touchdowns after each miscue.

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

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 football travels to Illinois to take on the Fighting Illini. We predict and project the starting lineup for the game Saturday.