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Oct 11, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks up at the scoreboard against the Oregon Ducks during the second quarter at Autzen Stadium.

AP Top 25 Poll Chaos After Indiana Beats Oregon, Texas Upsets Oklahoma

Charlie Viehl

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) throws a pass in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC Blasted Michigan in Week 7 – So Is Illinois Better Than We Think?

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 12, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Why Saturday's Loss to Ohio State Isn't a Step Back for Illinois Football

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) looks to throw a pass against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

How Illinois Became First Team to Break Through Ohio State Defense in 2025

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 11, 2025

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Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Alexander Capka-Jones (7) misses a pass under pressure from Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Falling Short Against Ohio State

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 11, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) dances during warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Three Key Stats That Defined Illinois vs. Ohio State in Week 7

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 11, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) strips the ball from Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) and recovers the fumble during the first half of the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 34-16 Loss to Ohio State

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 11, 2025

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Ohio State vs. Illinois prediction: Who wins, and why?

James Parks

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Oct 11, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Why Bret Bielema Declined National TV Opportunities Before Ohio State Game

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 11, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Surprising Ranking in Most-Watched College Football Games of 2025

Caden Handwork

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Oct 10, 2025

No. 3-ranked Oregon and quarterback Dante Moore host No. 7 Indiana on Saturday in a highly-anticipated Big Ten battle.

AP top 25 poll: Week 7 college football games most likely to shake up the rankings

Ryan Young

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Oct 10, 2025

Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State are big-time favorites against Illinois on Saturday.

Ohio State vs. Illinois Best College Football Prop Bets for Week 7

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Oct 10, 2025

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Ohio State vs. Illinois score prediction by expert football model

James Parks

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Oct 10, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Fans flood the field after a 34-32 Illinois fighting Illini win over the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois vs. Ohio State?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 10, 2025

Nick Saban is not impressed with the depth of the Big Ten when compared to the SEC.

Nick Saban Calls Out Big Ten's Lack of Depth Compared to SEC

Dan Lyons

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Oct 10, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Explains How Illinois Can Slow a Key Aspect of Ohio State Offense

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 10, 2025

Dante Moore and Oregon's showdown with Indiana is a major game from the Week 7 slate, but here's what else to watch as well.

Ultimate viewers guide to college football Week 7: what to watch, when, and where

Joe Cox

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Oct 10, 2025

The State Fair of Texas provides the backdrop to Saturday's Red River Rivalry game between Texas and Oklahoma.

Previewing college football's rivalry games for Week 7

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Oct 10, 2025

College football analyst David Pollack predicts Ohio State will likely cruise to a win over Illinois in Week 7.

David Pollack picks winner of Ohio State-Illinois game

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Oct 9, 2025

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