Illinois vs. Ohio State - October 11, 2025

Buckeyes blast Kent State but still have plenty of work to do on offenseOhio State crushed Kent State, but there was much more to their victory than the scoreboard.

FOX made a convincing case to get rid of games like Ohio State vs. Kent StateOhio State vs. Kent State in Week 3 seemed like an intentionally bad broadcast.

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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CFP Bracket After Week 3 🏆Tap for scenarios, bowl projections, and more 📲

Ohio State falling one spot in the new AP Top 25 poll misses the bigger pictureThis is the way the AP Top 25 works these days. If you post a Top 10 win, you're going to see a massive jump. Unfortunately for Ohio State and Ryan Day, this ha

Strengths and weaknesses of Ohio State as it heads into conference playWhere do the Buckeyes stand as they go into Big Ten play?

3 Winners and losers from Ohio State's dominant victory over Kent StateThere was some good and bad from Ohio State's overwhelming win against the Golden Flashes.

Why Ohio State football still feels like a loser after dominating Kent StateOhio State should feel a lot better after destroying Kent State than it does.

Ohio State football fans should still be worried about Legend Bey's injuryDespite what Ryan Day said, the Buckeyes should still be concerned with the true freshman's injury.

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

CFB Top 25 After Week 3 ↕️More volatility was expected this week after 2 upset losses on Saturday. Tap for full list 📲

Jeremiah Smith eyeing 2 more records after making Ohio State history shows he's differentWeek 3 ended up being so dang sweet for Ohio State stud Jeremiah Smith. Not only did the Buckeyes cruise to a 59-3 win over Kent State, but Smith is now the all

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

Despite blowout victory, Ryan Day still has two major issues to fix with the BuckeyesOhio State continues to struggle in these two areas, even against bad teams.

Ohio State has key defensive player carted to the locker room with an injuryThe Buckeyes might have an issue with his availability next week if this is any indication of the severity of the injury.

Sayin's Strong Week 3 💪Ohio State QB put on a clinic against Kent State

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Illinois Football vs. Southern Illinois Game DiscussionTalk here!

Jeremiah Smith becomes the all-time leading receiver in Ohio State football historyJeremiah Smith is an all-time great, and now he has the records to prove it.

🚨Smith Breaks OSU RecordJeremiah passes Michael Jenkins (2,898) to become program's all-time leader in receiving yards

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Ohio State destroying Kent State would assuage some fearsIf the Buckeyes unload on the Golden Flashes, some fears could be put to bed.

Dan Lanning gives Ohio State another reason to destroy him after no-class Portland State winYou don't have to remind Ohio State fans at all that the hatred for Oregon is pretty dang high. We're not going to say it's close to the Michigan level, but Dan

Kiffin's Return to Ole Miss 🍿

New Big College Noon Day episode 'live' from Oxford before Saturday's highly anticipated matchup

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All eyes on defense as Illini look to tackle SalukisIllinois (1-1) head coach Bret Bielema has been pushing the idea that the team can't get beat by Duke twice following its 31-27 loss on Saturday. A second loss to the Blue Devils wouldn't show up in the standings, but would be manifested through a lack of improvement this weekend against the SIU Salukis (2-1)....

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TCR Reacts: Illinois fans still see path to eight winsHow many wins can the Illini still get?

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Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

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Jeremiah Smith will likely set an Ohio State football record against Kent StateJeremiah Smith will likely become an all-time legend in the Shoe on Saturday.

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3 bold predictions for the Ohio State football team taking on Kent StateThis Buckeye team is coming off an incredibly frustrating loss to Texas last week.

The one positive angle no one is taking away from the Ohio State debacle against TexasNo one seems to be looking at this positive outcome from Ohio State's loss to Texas, and that's a mistake.

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Latest CFB Odds and Picks 🔮Tap for everything you need to know before you make your Week 3 locks 📲

Ohio State on the verge of adding a RB commit and reminding Matt Campbell who's bossThings have been moving quite quickly for Ohio State when it comes to running back target Jordan Hall. He was once committed to Miami (Ohio), but the Buckeyes g

Ohio State missing a starting OL for Kent State could turn into a good thingThe Buckeyes might benefit from having one of their starting offensive linemen missing the Kent State game.

Ohio State football needs to play its young players moreThe young stars, like Khary Wilder, will raise the ceiling of this team.

Ryan Day's excuses for Connor Hawkins are indicative of a bigger issue at Ohio StateThe Ohio State kicker missed a field goal that would have essentially beaten Texas.

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2028 quarterback Owen Herrick commits to IllinoisThe Pittsburgh quarterback chose the Illini over Nebraska, Ole Miss and Syracuse.

Riley Pettijohn needs to play more and Ryan Day agrees Coming into this season, one of the biggest questions about this Ohio State defense is how James Laurinaitis will replace the production of Sonny Styles and Arv

Stud DL Micah Parsons explains how close he was to attending Ohio StateParsons was famously involved in a recruiting violation with the Buckeyes.

Ohio State vs Kent State preview by the numbersKent State takes its turn as the yearly Ohio MAC school coming to Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State’s offense slams on its brakes in a second-half meltdown at TexasIt was an offensive meltdown for the history books.

Texas Fumbles On First Play 🫣

Not an ideal start for the Longhorns 🎥

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Highest-Spending CFB Teams 😱Ohio State's NIL budget estimated between $49M-$54M. The Athletic has full top 10 📲

How much the Ohio State football team spends on its roster is shockingly highOhio State is one of the top spenders in the country on its roster.

Jeremiah Hits Horns Down 😱

OSU star letting crowd know what time it is after TD 🎥

Wild Ohio State INT on Arch 😧

Texas with 2 turnovers in first 5 minutes of game 🎥

Ohio State’s defense was hung out to dry in TexasOhio State's defense was put in a terrible position in the 4th quarter meltdown at Texas.

Ryan Day finally gives the answer to the punting game Ohio State fans have been waiting forThe Ohio State head coach knows that the punting game has to be better.

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Illinois’ perplexing playcalling cost them the win SaturdayThe wrong coordinator is catching heat for the Illini’s loss.

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Illinois leaning on depth and development as offensive line deals with injuries Another blow to the offensive line as McMillen is done for the season. 

Ohio State football is a Week 2 winner despite Texas' win and Arch Manning's Heisman momentDon't panic over the final score in Austin. Read why Ohio State football is still a major Week 2 winner in the bigger picture of the 12-team playoff race.

How week 3's games affect Ohio State and the College Football Playoff raceLane Kiffin returns to Mississippi for the most anticipated game of the SEC.

OSU-Texas Set Viewership Record 📺Everyone was tuned in to watch Arch's comeback

Ryan Day Owns 4Q MistakeOhio State HC admits he should have let Texas score late in game

Ryan Day shows regret over major decision at the end of Ohio State vs. Texas gameDay admitted that he made the wrong decision.

Ohio State's tackling red flag shows how much this team is missing its first-roundersThis is something for Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia to get fixed as soon as possible. Through two games for the Buckeyes defense, a mind-blowin

Ryan Day seemingly throws Matt Patricia under the bus for Ohio State's loss to TexasDay tried to explain why the Buckeyes lost to the Longhorns, and he didn't mince words.

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TCR Reacts: Illinois’ ceiling for wins after Duke lossHow many wins will the Illini get in 2026?

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian sends a message to CFP committee on Buckeyes' behalfSteve Sarkisian believes Ohio State shouldn't be dinged too much by the CFP committee for losing to Texas in Week 2.

Top QB Report Card Grades after Week 2 📝Assessing Julian Sayin's most recent performance 📲

B/R's 2026 Heisman Trophy Rankings 🔢Where Jeremiah Smith stands on a stacked list of stars ➡️

Ohio State vs. Kent State: How to watch, odds, and early predictionThe Buckeyes try to move on after their tragic loss to Texas.

Re-Ranking CFB QBs After Week 2 📊

Where Arch Manning, Julian Sayin and more stand after shaky starts 🫨

Ohio State needs to rally to keep the season from spiraling after brutal Texas lossOne loss won't end Ohio State's season, but their response to it could.

Kickoff time set for Illinois’ road matchup at Ohio StateThe Illini will look to take down the Buckeyes for the first time since 2007.

The national championship grace period has expired for Ryan DayOhio State's collapse in Austin ramps up the pressure on Ryan Day.

Texas HC Defends OSU 🤝Steve Sarkisian says Buckeyes shouldn't be 'punished' by CFP Committee for loss

Kyle Whittingham smiling over Ohio State's Week 2 demise will be handled at The GameMaybe the only thing that makes Ohio State's crushing loss to Texas in Week 2 even worse is that everyone now has to deal with major troll Dave Portnoy acting l

The path to the hot seat is clear for Ryan Day and Ohio State footballRyan Day has a clear path to the hot seat after the way Ohio State lost to Texas.

Matthew McConaughey's Ohio State-Texas statement perfectly sums up Buckeyes' issuesAfter Texas knocked off the Buckeyes, Matthew McConaughey dropped a blunt take that perfectly exposes the core identity issues facing Ohio State football.

Ohio State fans blaming Julian Sayin for the Texas collapse have it all wrongTensions were running high and they still are after Ohio State totally blew it in Austin against the Longhorns. Since then, though, it looks like plenty of Buck

Ohio State crashes down AP Poll after embarrassing Texas loss, and it might get worse after Week 3Ohio State may fall in the AP Poll next week, too.

Biggest Surprises After Week 2 👀Oregon's regression, Texas' toughness, more early eyebrow raisers 📲

Post-Week 2 CFP Projections 🔮Updating the bracket after Texas' big Top 5 win 📲

3 things that must change for the Ohio State football team after a bad loss to TexasIf Ohio State is going to still have a successful season, the Buckeyes must change these things.

TEXAS 20-POINT COMEBACK ON OSU 🤘

No. 4 Longhorns put on offensive masterclass in the 4th to win Top 5 CFB showdown

Ohio State football team takes massive tumble down the polls after collapse vs TexasThe Buckeyes slid down the polls quite a bit after the loss to the Longhorns.

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

After the epic collapse vs. Texas, the honeymoon is over for Ryan DayThe Buckeyes should not be blowing 20-point leads in the fourth quarter.

Ryan Day's refusal to use Legend Bey is one of many Ohio State failures vs. TexasThe Ohio State head coach hardly used one of the Buckeyes' most explosive players.

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'I don't think we played a great game': Illini fall short against Blue DevilsIt was a hot and sunny day in Champaign as the Illini (1-1) fell victim to the reigning ACC Champions, the Duke Blue Devils (2-0), 31-27. Early on, Illinois looked more cohesive and adapted on the spot to limit Duke. However, this all unraveled after halftime. Unlike last week's game with a Hail Mary to...

Ryan Day's explanation of not letting Texas score late should infuriate Ohio State fansIt's going to take weeks for the Ohio State fanbase to get over this loss. Straight up, the No. 1 Buckeyes blew it on the road against Texas, with Arch Manning

3 Ohio State losers from the massive collapse against TexasOhio State has plenty of losers after collapsing in a major way against the Longhorns.

OSU Blows 23-3 Lead ⁉️

Top-ranked Buckeyes had all the momentum through 3 quarters

Week 2 Top 25 Rankings 📈Texas makes compelling case to be the nation's top team 📲

Ryan Day on Clock Management 👀Ohio State HC felt confident defense could make a stop in 4th

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

Arch After Comeback on OSU 🗣️It meant a little more after last season's loss

Ryan Day should be ashamed after Ohio State collapses vs. TexasThe Ohio State head coach did everything wrong he could have done against the Longhorns.

Arch's Heisman Odds Rise 📈Texas QB rising up the ranks after stunner over Ohio State

Arch Leads WILD 2H Comeback 😱Texas QB out duels Sayin, Jeremiah Smith. Full stats here 📲

‘Tackling should be priority one,’: Illinois falls to DukeA disappointing Saturday to say the least for the Illini.

Ja'Kobi Jackson Punches It In 💪

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The Buckeyes jump out to a TWO-POSSESSION LEAD early in Austin 🍿

Texas Fumbles On First Play 🫣

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THE BUCKEYES PUNCH IT OUT ON THE FIRST PLAY OF THE GAME 🤯 Ohio State true freshman Jay Timmons gets the turnover!

OSU on the Forty Acres: UT students share their takes on the epic Buckeyes vs. Longhorns clash in Week 2Students at the University of Texas don't share a consensus opinion how the Ohio State will go, but everyone is fired up about it.

Illinois Football vs. Duke Game DiscussionTalk here!

5-star David Jacobs' Georgia visit gives Ohio State another major problem to deal withCan't Ohio State and Ryan Day focus on Texas without last-minute drama arriving via the recruiting trail? Not quite, as breaking just arrived that 5-star pass-r

Desmond Howard does the cheesiest thing ever while picking against Ohio State on College GameDayThe noted Michigan troll tried to troll the Buckeyes again while making his pick on College GameDay.

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3 keys to Ohio State's offense making Desmond Howard look like a clown vs. TexasIt's show time. THE Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas are ready to dance in primetime in Week 2, and as you could have guessed, Michigan great and OSU hater Desmond

While Ohio State is healthy, Texas could be missing an exciting piece of their offenseThe Buckeyes will be fully healthy for the first time this season, but the Longhorns have some injury issues.

Ex-Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz gets his first win in glowing performanceThe former Buckeye had a stellar performance one week after coming up just short.

Ohio State and Texas could give us a preview of a Big Ten-SEC scheduling agreementOhio State makes the trip to Austin for the return trip of their home-and-home series.

How week 2's games affect Ohio State and the College Football Playoff raceThe eyes of the College Football world will be on the Buckeyes in Austin on Saturday night.

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The animated pregame show 'live' from Austin for No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 4 Texas

Rece Davis is wrong when it comes to pressure Steve Sarkisian faces against Ohio StateThe Ohio State football program has two straight wins over the Texas Longhorns. One of those wins propelled them to the national championship game. Ryan Day has

Seven key Texans will play a part for the Buckeyes in AustinDevin Sanchez is one of several Buckeyes going back home to the state of Texas.

Ohio State vs. Texas preview by the numbersOhio State and Texas will meet up on Saturday night for their third straight high-stakes matchup.

TCR Reacts Results: How many yards will Katin Houser throw for in 2026?Can Houser throw for 3,000 yards?

Jeremiah Smith needs to featured in a new way against TexasJeremiah Smith has been held in check in his first two games against the Longhorns.

Ohio State football freshman Legend Bey's hype hasn't died down after a mistake-prone Week 1Legend Bey is still expected to do incredible things at Ohio State despite some special teams mistakes in Week 1.

OSU vs. Texas Will Be Cinema 🎬

Storylines entering Week 2 mega matchup

Strong passing game can lead Illinois to victoryIllinois’ air offense could be lethal again this season.

Why Ohio State football has a built-in benefit of the doubt in Week 2 that Sark and Texas completely lackRyan Day has won the big one more often than not. Steve Sarkisian cannot say the same.

College GameDay 2026 LocationTV schedule and Week 2 prediction ahead of pregame show ➡️

Upsets That Would Cause Chaos 😱Imagining Michigan over Oklahoma, more plausible underdog triumphs 📲

Steve Sarkisian acknowledges Week 1 helped Texas none in Ohio State prepThe Texas head coach acknowledged Ohio State didn't give him much help in Week 1.

OSU Drops Texas Trailer ⭕

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SEC shill unsurprisingly has no faith in Ohio State football vs TexasAs an SEC guy, it's not surprising that he doesn't think Ohio State will do much against the Longhorns.

Heat isn't the only weather issue Ohio State could face in Austin vs. TexasThe Buckeyes are going to be hot, but they also have something else to deal with.

Texas State coach thinks OSU is playing the Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase of 2026 in Week 2Is Ohio State facing the 2019 LSU equivalent of the 2026 college football season this Saturday night in Austin?

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Illinois' linebackers stay prepared no matter whatWith so much talk going on about Illinois' (1-0) defense after its win against UAB (0-1), outside linebackers coach Archie McDaniel shared his insights on how important preparation is for his guys. He also highlighted players who performed well on game day, and how those behind the scenes who can't play show up each and...

CFB Week 2 Predictions 🔮

Picking winners from the weekend's biggest games

Ohio State football transfer Qua Russaw's debut could be a key to stopping Texas QB Arch Manning in Week 2Ohio State football should see the debut of Alabama transfer EDGE Qua Russaw on Saturday night during a pivotal clash against Texas. After a sack-light Week 1 a

Cam Coleman's warning to Ohio State should serve as a wake-up call for Matt PatriciaGet your popcorn ready, as Ohio State and Texas are going to war this weekend, and new Longhorns' receiver Cam Coleman isn't shying away in making things a bit

WCIA: Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic back in Champaign after visa issueFinally back.

Why Katin Houser is the perfect piece for Illinois’ offenseWelcome to Champaign.

Ohio State football starter reportedly on a 'short leash' against TexasPhillip Daniels may not have forever to maintain his starting job at right tackle.

Week 2 Betting Locks 🔒Breaking down who will come out on top between Texas and Ohio State 📲

3 bold predictions for a critical Ohio State football game against TexasThe Buckeyes would be able to prove they are the best team in the country with a win in this game.

Illinois vs. Duke: Can the Illini cover against the Blue Devils?Let’s win another.

Ohio State Week 1 Win Recap 🌰

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Game 1️⃣ Recap vs Ball State 💯

Key Texas offensive lineman ruled ineligible for Ohio State gameThe Longhorns won't have the opportunity to play him against the Buckeyes.

B1G Updates Replay ProcessLeague adds in-broadcast review to all games officiated by in-conference crews 📲

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲