Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis give their score predictions for Ohio State football's game against Illinois.

This is one of the biggest games remaining on both teams' schedules. Between the two, only one additional ranked matchup lies ahead before the end of the regular season. The time is now to earn a resume-building victory before the slate gets lighter.

Find single game tickets to the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini college football Week 7 matchup on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a touchdown pass between Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back John Nestor (17) and defensive back Kerry Brown (14) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 4, 2025. Ohio State won 42-3.

Ohio State’s last game in October now has a start time. The No. 1 ranked Buckeyes will be heading to Madison to take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Oct. 18 before

Its an Orange Out Saturday in Champaign when the No. 17 Fighting Illini of Illinois (5-1) take the field at Memorial Stadium against the top team in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0). Is this a trap game for the Buckeyes?

Ohio State football travels to take on a ranked Illinois team. Here are some betting odds, predictions, and picks.

You can listen to Ohio State vs. Minnesota on SiriusXM. The Ohio State broadcast will be available on channel 85, while the Minnesota audio stream will be available on channel 372.