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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

Ohio State vs. Illinois prediction 2025

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

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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

Ameer Tyree

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Oct 10, 2025

Ohio State vs. Illinois score prediction 2025

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

Josh Helmholdt

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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

Matt De Lima

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Oct 9, 2025

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) celebrates with offensive lineman Bray Lynch.

Eight Best College Football Games in Week 7: Indiana, Oregon Vie for Legitimacy

Zach Koons

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Oct 9, 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

ESPN Metric Projects Surprising Output for Illinois Offense vs. Ohio State

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 9, 2025

The Ohio State Buckeyes and quarterback Julian Sayin are 5-0 this season.

Ohio State vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 7

Peter Dewey

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Oct 6, 2025

Oregon Ducks running back Jordon Davison (0) reacts with quarterback Dante Moore (5) after scoring a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Big Ten power rankings entering Week 7 of the college football season

Ryan Young

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Oct 9, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) runs the ball down field during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

How to Watch: No. 17 Illinois Football vs. No. 1 Ohio State in Week 7

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 9, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

USC vs. Michigan and Oregon vs. Indiana: Who Should Illinois Fans Root For?

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 8, 2025

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