No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois on Saturday, September 26, at noon ET in Columbus, and the game airs on FOX. The Buckeyes are 2 and 1 with their only loss a one point game at top ranked Texas, and Illinois is 2 and 1 after a close loss to Duke.
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12:00 p.m. ET, 11:00 a.m. CT |
| TV | FOX |
| Stadium | Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio |
Points Per Game Through Three Weeks
Ohio State So Far
The Buckeyes beat Ball State 56 to 3, lost 24 to 23 at Texas in a game decided in the final minutes, and beat Kent State 59 to 3. Their defense has allowed 30 points in three games, and 24 of those came in Austin.
Illinois So Far
Illinois opened with a 42 to 23 win over UAB, lost 31 to 27 at home to Duke, and beat Southern Illinois 48 to 10. The offense has put up 39 points a game, the question is whether it travels to a stadium where the Buckeyes rarely lose.
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