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Game 4 Recap: Ohio State 42 – Illinois 19

Jeremiah Smith delivered another historic performance as No. 7 Ohio State opened Big Ten play with a 42-19 win over Illinois, finishing with 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns. The Buckeyes moved to 3-1 and kept the Illibuck in Columbus, but the final score did not tell the whole story. Illinois piled up 462 yards of offense, including 199 on the ground, raising some legitimate defensive questions as Ohio State prepares for a road test at Iowa.
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Week 4 Predictions – 2026

Last Week: Ohio State was able to rebound from their last minute loss to Texas by handling Kent State to the tune of 59-3. Buckeye faithful will take the win but
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Game Preview: Ohio State vs Illinois

The Buckeyes answered their first loss with a rout. Now the standard changes: No. 7 Ohio State must prove that its response can hold up against a Big Ten opponent capable of testing the exact areas that remain unresolved.
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Bold Predictions: Illinois

Illinois arrives in Columbus with the same 2–1 record as Ohio State after defeating Southern Illinois 48–10. Quarterback Katin Houser passed for 305 yards and two touchdowns in the win, giving Matt Patricia’s secondary something legitimate to prepare for. The Fighting Illini are still substantial underdogs, but they represent a meaningful step up from Kent State and an opportunity for the Buckeyes to begin conference play by showing measurable improvement.
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Monday Musings for Week 4 – Illinois

Ohio State delivered the response it needed against Kent State, but a 59–3 final did not answer every question. This week’s Monday Musings looks at Jeremiah Smith’s record, the emergence of the Buckeyes’ young receivers, the run-game and third-down concerns still lingering, and what the return of the Illibuck means as Big Ten play begins.
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Ohio State Falls to No. 7 in Updated AP and Coaches Polls Despite Rout of Kent State

Ohio State falls one spot to No. 7 in both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll despite a 59–3 victory over Kent State.
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Game 3 Recap: Ohio State 59 – Kent State 3

A week after watching a 20-point fourth-quarter lead disappear in a crushing 24-23 loss at Texas, the Buckeyes returned to Ohio Stadium with plenty to correct, plenty to prove and little margin for another sluggish afternoon.
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Week 3 Predictions – 2026

Last Week: It looked great for three quarters. If we are going to make fun of Michigan for playing 60:00:01 the first week, they can make fun of the Buckeyes
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Buckeyes Land 2nd 2027 Commit In As Many Days

For the second straight day, Jake Diebler and Ohio State have landed a highly rated recruit in the 2027 class, as point guard Jaxson Davis announced his decision to continue
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Game Preview: Ohio State vs Kent State

Now comes Kent State, an opponent Ohio State should beat comfortably and a matchup that will not answer every question created in Austin. The Golden Flashes cannot reproduce Texas’ talent, depth or environment. They can, however, give the Buckeyes an opportunity to reveal how they handled a difficult week.
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Game 4 Recap: Ohio State 42 – Illinois 19

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Jeremiah Smith delivered another historic performance as No. 7 Ohio State opened Big Ten play with a 42-19 win over Illinois, finishing with 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns. The Buckeyes moved to 3-1 and kept the Illibuck in Columbus, but the final score did not tell the whole story. Illinois piled up 462 yards of offense, including 199 on the ground, raising some legitimate defensive questions as Ohio State prepares for a road test at Iowa.