No. 1 Ohio State heads to Champaign for a Big Noon showdown with No. 17 Illinois in what could be its toughest road test yet. The Buckeyes remain unbeaten after another dominant defensive showing, allowing just two touchdowns all season, while freshman quarterback Julian Sayin continues to look like a seasoned veteran under center.
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Ohio State heads to Champaign for its toughest road test yet, taking on a confident No. 17 Illinois squad fresh off a strong start behind quarterback Luke Altmyer. The Buckeyes enter 5–0 and ranked No. 1 after dismantling Minnesota 42–3, and now face a physical Illini team eager to make a statement at noon. Can Julian Sayin and the Buckeye offense keep their rhythm rolling against one of the Big Ten’s most improved programs? We break down three bold predictions — including another big day for Sayin, a late-game surge from the Scarlet and Gray, and a defense ready to force turnovers when it matters most.
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The Buckeyes didn’t just survive Week 6—they owned it. Ohio State’s 42–3 rout of Minnesota under the lights at The Shoe cemented their status atop college football, as they remain the unanimous No. 1 team in both major polls. While chaos erupted behind them—Miami leapfrogging Oregon in the AP, Penn State tumbling 16 spots after a stunning loss to UCLA—Ryan Day’s squad continues to look like the nation’s most complete team. Now 5–0, the Buckeyes turn their focus to a ranked showdown in Champaign against Illinois, a matchup that could strengthen their playoff résumé as October heats up.
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Under the lights on Homecoming, No. 1 Ohio State delivered its most complete performance of the season. What began with a long Minnesota march and an early field goal quickly turned into a Buckeye avalanche: explosive shot plays, a locked-in Julian Sayin, and a Silver Bullets defense that squeezed the life out of the Gophers. By night’s end, it was 42–3 and the Shoe felt like a coronation—Ohio State is 5–0 (2–0 Big Ten) and very much playing like the nation’s top team.
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PHOTO : 1926 Ohio Stadium Last Week: The Buckeyes hit the road for the first time last week and defeated previously unbeaten Washington with a solid 24-6 win. Forget all the chatter about Ohio State not looking dominant, they are winning with a balanced offense and a lights-out defense. For our staff predictions, we again were mostly 3-2 but Steven Smith
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Top-ranked Ohio State returns home Saturday night for its Big Ten home opener, hosting a scrappy Minnesota team under the lights in Ohio Stadium. The Gophers will need their best game yet to hang with a Buckeye team that has looked like a juggernaut through four games.
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Ohio State returns to the Horseshoe on Saturday night looking to build on its No. 1 ranking and momentum after a hard-fought win at Washington. The Buckeyes’ defense has been dominant through four games, and now Julian Sayin and the offense get a chance to take another step forward against Minnesota. With Big Ten play heating up, here are three bold predictions: Sayin delivers his first multi-touchdown passing performance in conference play, the Rushmen overwhelm Minnesota’s offensive line, and Ohio State finally puts together a complete statement win at home under the lights.
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Ohio State passed its first big road test of the season with a 24–6 win at Washington, a game where the defense stole the show and the offense made timely plays. Now back in Columbus, the Buckeyes turn their attention to Minnesota under the lights at the Horseshoe.
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Ohio State continues to set the pace in college football, holding firm at No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls after a gritty 24–6 road win at Washington. The Buckeyes’ defense once again stole the show, shutting down the Huskies in the red zone and proving they’re built to win anywhere, against anyone. While Oregon’s double-overtime thriller at Penn State has the Ducks climbing to No. 2 and Ole Miss surges into the top five after taking down LSU, the story remains the same at the top: Ryan Day’s team is the standard. With a complete roster, a rising star in quarterback Julian Sayin, and a defense that looks historically good, Ohio State’s path through October is clear — keep stacking wins, and the No. 1 spot won’t be going anywhere.
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Ohio State’s first Big Ten road test of 2025 wasn’t pretty, but it was powerful. Behind a suffocating defense that held Washington without a touchdown, the Buckeyes grinded out a 24–6 win in Seattle to move to 4-0. Caden Curry and Kayden McDonald dominated the trenches, Julian Sayin stayed poised in his first true road start, and CJ Donaldson sealed the deal late. It was a statement of toughness, resilience, and championship mettle — the kind of win that keeps Ohio State atop the polls.
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