OHIO STATE GAMEDAY: It’s a bad day to be an Illinois Fighting Illini
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Wake up, everyone. It’s Ohio State game day!
The Buckeyes open up Big Ten play on Saturday against Illinois. It is somehow only the second time Ohio State has faced off against the Illini under Ryan Day, with Day’s group emerging with a 34-16 victory in Champaign in 2025.
Over the past week(s), our talented group of writers and podcasters have put together preview pieces, analytical breakdowns, and everything in-between.
If you missed out on any of the coverage, we have you… well, covered. Below, each type of story is categorized. If you’re looking for podcasts and previews we’ve done, you can find them; if you’re looking for the betting lines and non-football topics, they are there, too.
Stay tuned right here on Land-Grant Holy Land for all your pregame, in-game and postgame content needs.
Enjoy the day everyone. As always, Go Bucks!
Podcasts
- Off-Script Ohio: Illinois preview, and the start of Big Ten play
- Off-Script Ohio: Buckeyes get exactly the response they needed against Kent State
Previews
- Ohio State vs. Illinois: 2026 game preview and prediction
- Scarlet Spreadsheet: What the analytics say about Ohio State vs. Illinois
- 5 things to know about Illinois
- 3 & Out: All you need to know about Ohio State’s Big Ten opener against Illinois
Sports Betting
- Ohio State opens as 27.5-point favorites over Illinois in Week 4
- MC&J: Ohio State hopes to make a statement in its Big Ten opener
Recruiting
- Ohio State trending for 2027 Ohio RB
- Big Ten play brings a weekend full of guests ready to see the Buckeyes in action
- Ohio State adds another pair of 2028 prospects to Illinois guest list
Men’s Basketball
- Could Anthony Thompson become one of Ohio State’s highest NBA Draft picks ever?
- Ohio State men’s basketball player preview: Lee Aaliya
- What will be the biggest area of improvement for Ohio State men’s basketball this season?
Other Football Columns
- Which young Buckeye are you buying the most stock in?
- Ryan Day knows what Ohio State needs to improve, and he’s challenging his players and coaches to fix it
- What is the biggest concern for Ohio State heading into Big Ten play?
- The 3 most noteworthy takeaways from Ryan Day’s Illinois press conference
- Ohio State’s largely under-qualified offensive staff is holding its players back
- Ohio State’s cornerbacks face one of their biggest tests yet against Illinois’ Collin Dixon
- Off the Cuff: The Buckeyes need to unlock their running game Saturday against Illinois
- Jason Moore is becoming Ohio State’s defensive line surprise
- Ohio State’s next 3 games provide perfect opportunity for veterans to prove experience still matters
- Beyond the Box Score: Can Ohio State still win in the margins?
Other Misc. Columns
- The Illibuck is pointless, ridiculous, and exactly why I love college football
- Shirt of the Week: ‘Jeremiah Smith: Receiving Yards King’
- After the latest Gus disaster, we need a service that syncs radio broadcasts with televised games
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