The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, led by quarterback Julian Sayin, face the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,

Ohio State had only forced five turnovers through its first five games, but the Buckeyes came up with three in a win at No. 17 Illinois.

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

Ohio State's top wide receiver took a scary fall during the second half at No. 17 Illinois but returned to catch a late touchdown in the win.

Ohio State arrives at Gies Memorial Stadium to face Illinois in a Big Ten football showdown Oct. 11 in Champaign.

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