Illinois vs. Ohio State - October 11, 2025

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There were some impressive numbers from Ohio State’s win over Maryland on Saturday, including Ryan Day’s 100th career game and a perfect 3-for-3 in the red zone https://t.co/aRNPMKoOAa

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Ohio State football vs. Indiana Hoosiers: How to watch, early predictions, oddsThe Buckeyes are looking for revenge against the Hoosiers on Saturday.

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CFP Bracket Predictions after Week 6 🔮Who is in and Who is Out?

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Indiana's injury report spells trouble for Ohio State: A.J. Harris, Daniel Ndukwe healthy for HoosiersIndiana has good health heading into the big Buckeyes vs. Hoosiers matchup in Week 7.

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C.J. Stroud has strong quote on adding former Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to his teamThe Texans have decided to reunite the former Buckeye teammates after executing a trade.

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Stroud Reacts to MHJ Trade 🤝Former Ohio State teammates already have chemistry. Tap to watch 🎥

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Health is top priority as Ohio State enters the tough part of the scheduleOhio State dominated Maryland on the scoreboard, but came out a little banged up.

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Ryan Day's Ohio State injury update ahead of the Indiana game is somewhat scaryRyan Day admits Ohio State won't have all its injured starters back for a massive rematch with Indiana. Discover what that might mean ahead of Week 7.

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CFP Bracket After Week 6 🏆Tap for bowl projections, scenarios and more 📲

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📳 Tap to tune in

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Collected Clayton leads Illini to overtime win over SpartansIllinois (3-3, 1-2) found itself in a tough spot at the start of the fourth quarter on Saturday. Following a fervent comeback by the Michigan State Spartans (2-4, 0-3), all the momentum the Illini built through a first-half 17-0 lead was gone. So too was fifth-year quarterback Katin Houser, who left the game following an...

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🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📲 Tap for full standings

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Ohio State gets passed up for another College GameDay appearance in surprising decisionThe Ohio State Buckeyes have already had College GameDay for two of their games this season. They won't be getting a third next weekend.

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Katin Houser out indefinitely with broken handFifth-year quarterback Katin Houser will be out for "a considerable amount of time" with a hand injury, according to head coach Bret Bielema after Saturday's game. Illinois' (3-3, 1-2) quarterback left the game against Michigan State (2-4, 0-3) in the third quarter after Spartan redshirt junior defensive back Devin Vaught intercepted his pass.

Ohio State DL Eddrick Houston sends a warning to Indiana ahead of big matchupThe Buckeyes are taking on the defending national champs next weekend. Eddrick Houston has been waiting for it for a while.

Ohio State’s offense needs to find consistency as Indiana loomsThe Buckeyes' offense has been great, but they need to find ways to stay consistently effective.

After Maryland win, Ohio State has one giant concern heading into IU gameThe Ohio State Buckeyes had no issues beating the Terrapins, but they do have a problem heading into a big matchup with the Hoosiers.

Shocking CFB Top 25 Shakeup 🔢Texas falls 6 spots after suffering upset loss. Tap for new projections after Week 6 📲

CFP Title Race Is Wide Open 🏆After 6 weeks, there's still no clear No. 1 favorite. Multiple teams still have question marks 📲

Week 6 Winners & Losers 📊🐻 UCLA is a playoff contender 🦓 Controversy in UGA win? 📲 Takeaways from chaotic slate

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Clayton debuts, leads Illinois to win in overtime thriller against Michigan State An up and down rollercoaster leads to an Illini win

Smith Rises as Heisman Fav📈OSU star strengthened case after 2 TD performance vs. Maryland

Ryan Day laments penalties in Ohio State victory over MarylandOhio State crushed Maryland, but it wasn't a clean game.

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Katin Houser exits game with an injuryHouser left the game on a play that resulted in a Michigan State interception.

Early CFP Predictions 🔮Latest picture after chaotic Week 6 📲

Jeremiah, Julian Shine vs. Maryland 🤩Tap for full recap from Buckeyes' win over Maryland 📲

Pic of Jeremiah 1-Hand Grab 🔥

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Jeremiah's 10th TD of Szn 🙌

Light work. Another game, another @Jermiah_Smith1 touchdown!

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Illinois Football at Michigan State Game DiscussionTalk here!

Ohio State to be without two starting offensive linemen vs. MarylandThe Ohio State Buckeyes will be without two starting offensive linemen against the Terps.

Former Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is being traded but his next team is a mysteryFormer Ohio State receiver Marin Harrison Jr. has had a rough start to his NFL career. Now, he will continue it elsewhere.

Iowa gives Ohio State a massive resume boost after crushing WashingtonThe Buckeyes' best win of the season looks even better after what happened on Friday night.

Disturbing off-field incidents emerge involving Ohio State RB Legend BeySome off-the-field incidents might shed light as to why the freshman sensation hasn't been playing much.

Ryan Day and Ohio State might continue to make Mike Locksley regret 2019 mistakeThe Maryland head coach is rumored to have wronged the Buckeyes, and Ryan Day hasn't forgotten about it since.

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OSU's Popcorn Helmet Bucket 🍿Buckeyes offering fans a way to snack in style vs. Maryland 📸

OSU injury updates: Jay Timmons, Christian Alliegro questionable vs. MarylandOhio State faces key injury concerns ahead of the Maryland game, with breakout freshman Jay Timmons and riser Christian Alliegro both listed as questionable.

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No. 24 Illinois swept by No. 7 WisconsinThe Illini defense couldn’t find an answer to Wisconsin’s star freshman Audrey Flanagan.

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Can Illinois still make a bowl? Fans don’t think soNot feeling optimistic.

Ohio State football freshman Simeon Caldwell earned snaps by passing major Iowa testOhio State freshman Simeon Caldwell locked down key snaps after passing a major test against Iowa. Discover how the rising star earned his role.

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Column | 3 goals for Illini to get back on track against Spartans"We're a 2-3 football program that has lost two games, in my opinion, one-score games that could have easily gone the other direction if we just executed a little bit better in all three phases," said head coach Bret Bielema. "And bottom line, we're not." After back-to-back Big Ten losses, Illinois (2-3, 0-2) sits near...

Former Ohio State OC Brian Hartline gets trolled big-time after loss to UTSAThe former Buckeye put his foot in his mouth before the game even began.

3 bold predictions for Ohio State football battling MarylandThe Buckeyes will play their homecoming game at 4:15 on Saturday afternoon.

Ohio State has been wasting resources at running backBo Jackson had failed to live up to his strong freshman season. The

Why it's unlikely that Ohio State is one of the programs being investigated for NIL offensesA CBS Sports report has emerged of multiple P4 teams being investigated. Here's why it's unlikely Ohio State is one of them.

New Big College Noon Day from Penn State 🦁

James Franklin returns as guest picker at the Whiteout Game

Which Team Will Bounce Back? 📈

Four squads looking to shake off first loss

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Is Jeremiah the All-Time GOAT WR? 😲Breaking down where OSU WR lands among CFB's best WRs ever 📲

What is the best NFL landing spot for Jeremiah Smith?Smith is almost certainly going to be a top-five pick, so which destination would be best for him

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Illinois, Green determined to finish close gamesIllini are emphasizing late-game consistency in hopes of bringing March Madness to Champaign.

Ohio State announces Victory Bell Ringer for game vs. MarylandThe Buckeyes have brought back a former great defensive back to be the bell ringer.

Maryland vs Ohio State football preview by the numbersOhio State looks to stay unbeaten against Maryland.

Big College Noon Day From Ann Arbor! 🏈

Potential CFB frauds, voicemails, and picks alongside a special musical guest in this week's episode 🎥

Mike Lockley expected to keep his job despite possible blowout looming vs. Ohio StateThe Buckeyes are likely to crush the Terps this Saturday. Yet, it's not expected to cost Locksley his job.

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Illinois looks to regroup amid injuries, defensive changes ahead of Michigan StateA battered and bruised Illinois squad will head to East Lansing on Saturday, looking to turn its season around.

SEC homer Paul Finebaum admits Ohio State vs. Texas is just as big as Georgia vs. AlabamaEven the SEC’s biggest voice admits it: Ohio State vs. Texas was the premier national blockbuster event of the season, matching the hype of Georgia vs. Alabama.

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Peyton's Son's CFB Offers 👀Teams lining up for HS freshman QB Marshall Manning

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Column | Why not us? It already wasIn the hours before Gies Memorial Stadium opened its gates to a sellout crowd that would soon suffer through a frustrating, embarrassing Illinois (2-3, 0-2) loss on Saturday, the new video board showed the final few minutes of the Minnesota-Michigan game. All 30 million pixels of the largest screen in college football broadcast the moment...

What to expect from Kyle Parker in his Ohio State football debutThe Ohio State receiver will finally see the field on Saturday against Maryland.

How week 6's games affect Ohio State and the playoff raceIt's Georgia and Alabama in an SEC Championship Game rematch.

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CFB Week 6 Predictions 🔮Picking winners of every game as season hits halfway mark 📲

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer crushes TTUN for their start to the yearMeyer did not hold back when it comes to how Michigan looks to start the season.

The fundamental flaw of PFF analytics, according to Ohio State guard Luke MontgomeryOhio State left guard Luke Montgomery doesn't believe PFF is an accurate measure of offensive line play. In fact, Montgomery calls the stats service "pfft."

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Cooper's communication changes give Illinois' defense a fresh look"Nobody plays fast if they aren't confident in what they're doing," said head coach Bret Bielema. "Usually your best players are guys that play with extreme confidence." New defensive play caller Roger Cooper is trying to get his guys to play with that confidence. The inside linebackers coach recently took over play-calling duties after Bobby...

Michigan player has to apologize after criticizing coaches in group chat following embarrassing lossTTUN is imploding, and Ohio State fans are sitting back and watching the fun.

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Illinois Football Looks One-Dimensional in Costly loss to PurdueIllinois Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. discusses the loss to Purdue, and where his unit goes from here as the Illini look ahead to the rest of their Big Ten schedule.

Ohio State vs Indiana: The one trap game standing in the way of a top-10 blockbusterOhio State and Indiana have the Big Ten's biggest game of the year on October 17 looming in Bloomington. At least it could be the biggest. Before that, there ar

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Illinois loses out on 2027 five-star Darius WabbingtonPremier big man chooses Hoosiers over Illini.

Ryan Day expresses the same frustrations Ohio State fans have about the special teamsThe Buckeyes have some of the worst special teams in the country.

Ryan Day gives an update on whether Legend Bey will be on the field vs. MarylandThe talented freshman hasn't played since the game against Kent State.

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How to Watch Illinois at Michigan State: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsNeed this one.

College football Week 6 power rankings: Is Ohio State closing the gap on No. 1?Break down the complete Week 6 college football power rankings. Evaluate Ohio State's tier placement and what it will take for the Buckeyes to be No. 1.

Jeremiah Smith's Ohio State natty promise would give him the ending he deservesIt seems like no more than four days can go by without Jeremiah Smith breaking Ohio State records, and we're loving it. After recently setting the new mark for

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Urban: U-M a 'Train Wreck' 😬Former Ohio State HC tears into Michigan after second straight loss 🎥

Two former Ohio State Buckeyes get hit with season-ending injuriesThese two Buckeyes will no longer be able to play this season after getting hurt.

OSU vs. Maryland game: Why disaster is the only possible outcome Saturday at the 'Shoe'A reckoning is brewing in Columbus. See why the Week 6 matchup between Ohio State and Maryland is locked on a crash course for total disaster no matter what.

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Report Card for Top 20 CFB QBs 📝How Julian Sayin performed this past weekend 📲

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B/R's 2026 Heisman Trophy Rankings after Week 5 🔢Where Jeremiah Smith stands to win the most prestigious college football award ➡️

Ohio State football vs. Maryland: How to watch, odds, and early predictionThe Buckeyes take on Maryland the week after beating Iowa for homecoming.

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‘Fast and free’: Cooper looks to reinvigorate Illinois’ defenseHow much better can the Illini defense really get?

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Column | 'Just one of those days:' Illinois' loss to Purdue latest link in losing chainThere are a lot of words that can describe Illinois' (2-3, 0-2) 24-17 loss to Purdue (2-3, 1-1) on Saturday. None of them are pretty, but neither was the game. "(It) just felt like one of those days where everything that you said, 'Hey, we can't do this,' it happened," said head coach Bret Bielema....

Dave Portnoy continues to blame Ohio State for his latest failurePortnoy continues to claim that the Buckeyes are the reason he was booted from Big Noon Kickoff.

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Gallery | Illinois' Homecoming loss to Purdue, in photosSkip to Content Hi! I'm Sam, and I am a senior studying journalism and gender and women's studies. I started working at Illini Media Company in Fall 2023 as a staff photographer for The Illio, and I became the Senior Photographer for both The Illio and The Daily Illini in Spring 2024.

Ohio State’s defense turned a corner in Iowa CityThe Buckeye defense had its best game of the season against Iowa.Illinois last w

New CFB Playoff Projections 🔮Who's in, who's out of CFP bracket after Week 5 📲

Ohio State has a chance to get a coach fired this weekendThe Ohio State Buckeyes have a chance to get a coach fired this weekend, depending on how they play.

How has Ohio State Buckeyes' special teams performance held up through five games?Are special teams a quiet strength or a lingering concern for Ohio State? Break down the Buckeyes' third-phase performance over the first five games.

Jim Harbaugh is finding it hard to win when he can't cheat in the NFLOhio State football fans have loved seeing Harbaugh struggle at the next level.

Ryan Day has a hilarious quote on Julian Sayin's decision-making vs. IowaThe Ohio State head coach said it with tongue-in-cheek.

Ohio State showed their formula for success in Iowa CityIf Ohio State accomplishes its goals this season, it will be because of Jeremiah Smith.

Analyst's Claim On Jeremiah 😮‍💨There's no stopping No. 4 📸

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

CFP Playoff Bracket After Week 5 🏆Tap for scenarios, bowl projections and more 📲

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Big Ten football conference power rankings post-Week 5: OSU rolls, Michigan nose-dives, USC survives UWCheck out the updated Big Ten power rankings after a wild Week 5 slate. See where the Buckeyes, Wolverines, and Trojans land after critical conference outcomes.

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Purdue steals the Cannon at Illinois' HomecomingThe Cannon Trophy left Champaign as the Illini (2-3, 0-2) fell to the Purdue Boilermakers (2-3, 1-1) in their Homecoming game Saturday afternoon. Illinois started to unravel from the first quarter. Incomplete passes, a hurt player and a missed field goal attempt all contributed to a scoreless first 15 minutes.

Ohio State proved it can win the national title despite one offensive fatal flawThe Buckeyes showed they can still win the national championship after dismantling Iowa.

Ohio State’s offense is leaning into their identity and strengthsThe Buckeyes like to pass first to Smith, stay balanced, and bombard opposing defenses.

Winners and losers from Ohio State's massive win at IowaOhio State got a big win in Iowa City, but it wasn't all roses for the Buckeyes.

Jeremiah Stands Alone In Record Books ⭕️

New Heisman favorite officially owns every major Ohio State career receiving record

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Missed opportunities lead to deflating Illinois loss to Purdue Purdue claim the Cannon trophy in 24-17 win during Illinois homecoming.  

Jeremiah's Heisman Message 🔥OSU WR reminding voters who he is 📸

Ryan Day continues frustrating Ohio State football fans with Legend Bey's disappearing actRyan Day once again held out Ohio State running back Legend Bey in Week 5. During a decisive 31-14 victory over Iowa at Kinnick Stadium, the true freshman was n

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What else is left for Jeremiah Smith to do? "Bring this team a national championship." @JennyDell_

Jeremiah's Historic Game 👑Another record breaking day for Smitty. Tap for full recap 📲

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith shows he's the GOAT in a dominant win vs. IowaThe Ohio State football team came into Iowa City looking for a statement win. The Buckeyes had a shot to get a statement win in Austin, but they blew it in the

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

🚨Jeremiah Sets OSU TD RecordSmith passes Chris Olave with his 36th career receiving touchdown to stand alone all-time 🎥

Illinois Football vs. Purdue Game DiscussionTalk here!

Jeremiah Ties OSU TD Record 🙌

H1M. Jeremiah Smith ties the program's career touchdown record ‼️

'The Game' already loses CFP stakes as Michigan disastrously loses to MinnesotaTTUN is 3-2 after a 20-14 loss to Minnesota in Minneapolis. The Wolverines should be 2-3, but were gifted an extra second on the clock and saw a Bryce Underwood

Jeremiah's 200th Catch 🙌

Catch No. 200 for Jeremiah Smith ✅

OSU Opens Scoring vs. Iowa 🙌

Devin McCuin takes it in for 6 🗣️

Jay Timmons Unlikely vs. Iowa

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UPDATE: Ohio State starting nickel Jay Timmons is not expected to play for the Buckeyes today, per an ESPN source. He’s expected to dress and may be available in an extremely limited role, but he’s considered unlikely to play.

Ryan Day does something touching for Iowa before the big clash vs. the HawkeyesThe Ohio State head coach did something touching and classy before taking on the Hawkeyes.

Ohio State stud freshman CB Jay Timmons' status vs. Iowa will come down to the wireThe Buckeyes have gotten a lot of really good plays from the freshman cornerback so far this year.

Desmond Howard 'selling' Ohio State stock is another typical troll job from TTUN College GameDay's perennial anti-Ohio State propagandist Desmond Howard shared another Buckeye troll in Week 5 from Iowa City. Appeasing the Hawkeye crowd outsi

‘We’re bigger, we’re longer’: Length, athleticism fuel new-look Illinois defenseHow the 2026-27 Illini will look defensively.

Is Phillip Daniels playing today vs Iowa? Latest injury updateOhio State right tackle Phillip Daniels will miss his third straight game when the Buckeyes battle Iowa at Kinnick Stadium today. Daniels first left the loss to

OSU Honors Children's Hospital

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“We hope you can feel the support of Buckeye Nation as you continue your journey, and we look forward to waving to you all on Gameday.” Ryan Day sent this letter to families at Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital 👏

How Julian Sayin earned the 'Money Manziel' nickname from Luke Montgomery and what it means for OSU's offenseJulian Sayin finally earned the "Money Manziel Julian" nickname against Illinois in Week 4.

Dave Portnoy blames Ryan Day and Ohio State for getting booted off Big NoonIn a desperate action to avoid taking any responsibility for his own actions, Portnoy is blaming Ryan Day after FOX dumped him.

Clark to Join College GameDayIowa alum will be guest picker ahead of No. 5 OSU-No. 14 Iowa game 📸

Is Arthur Smith willing to fix the one fatal flaw in Ohio State's offense?Ohio State needs to find more weapons in the offense beyond Jeremiah Smith.

Nick Saban gives Ohio State football fans a good reason why OSU can win a national titleThe former Alabama head coach likes what he sees from the Buckeyes.

Ohio State is going to one of the Big Ten's toughest atmospheresKinnick Stadium will take any team down if they're not careful.

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Column | 3 predictions for Illinois vs. PurdueAfter a loss to open Big Ten play, Illinois (2-2, 0-1) parted ways with its defensive coordinator, Bobby Hauck. The Illini have a big test Saturday against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3, 0-1) and a lot to prove. The defense is the obvious candidate for scrutiny. The Illini are No.

How realistic are Jeremiah Smith's Heisman chances?Wide receivers don't win the Heisman often, but Jeremiah Smith is different.

Illinois vs. Purdue sells outIt will be a packed house on Saturday.

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Predicting this Saturday's biggest games 🎥

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz spotlights Earl Little Jr. while discussing OSU gameDiscover how Iowa's Kirk Ferentz broke down the Ohio State defense and why he singled out transfer safety Earl Little Jr. ahead of their Big Ten showdown.

B/R Experts' Bold CFB Predictions 🔮Why the Heisman Trophy finalists will feature two wide receivers ➡️

ESPN College GameDay Info 📝Week 5 schedule, location, prediction and more ➡️

3 bold predictions for Ohio State as it looks to make a statement against IowaThe Buckeyes are taking on the Hawkeyes in a game that could define the rest of their season.

How to Watch Illinois vs. Purdue: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsUp for the cannon.

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

Three concerning stats for Ohio State heading into the massive matchup vs. IowaThese stats show why there should be some real concern surrounding the Buckeyes against the Hawkeyes.

Ohio State football vs Iowa preview by the numbersOhio State's first big road test is coming up this Saturday as the Buckeyes travel to Iowa City for a top-15 matchup at Kinnick Stadium.

Two defensive studs become the latest Ohio State Buckeyes to shed black stripesThe Buckeyes have had two more players shed their black stripes ahead of the Iowa game.

New Big College Noon Day from RUTGERS ⁉️

The only pregame show that performs an exorcism, won't interview a politician and names some guys 🎥

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith has to be salivating after Iowa rules out its best DBThe Buckeyes' best player is coming off a game in which he caught four touchdown passes.

Ryan Day is playing a dangerous game with Ohio State RB Legend Bey after evading Iowa questionWill we see Legend Bey play against Iowa? Ryan Day didn't confirm or deny either way.

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

Oregon's Ace in the Hole 🦆

Why Dylan Raiola's not your ordinary backup QB