Let's make something abundantly clear. Indiana won't be ranked No. 1 in any poll anytime soon as long as Ohio State keeps winning. In fact, no one is likely to unseat the Buckeyes unless the Buckeyes finally unseat themselves.

The ESPN College GameDay crew each took turns picking the winner between the ranked matchup between Ohio State and Illinois.

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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin drops back to pass against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) runs away from Penn State defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam (54) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game,

The Indiana Hoosiers arrived as a College Football Playoff team in 2024 with the program's first 11-win season. Even with that success, there were still some questions as to how good the team was, given the strength of schedule and the lack of a true signature win. That is not going to be the case this season.

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.

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Ryan Day has issued a message to his Ohio State football team to not let history repeat itself as it prepares to face Illinois on Saturday.

Here's what 28 Big Ten men's basketball beat writers think about the upcoming season, from full league standings to first- and second-team all-league picks.