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Coaches Poll: See where Ohio State ranks after defeating Illinois 42-19 in Big Ten opener

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a Big Ten opener win against Illinois, which featured another record-breaking performance from wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State is back at No. 6 in the Coaches Poll.

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NBC 4 Columbus
Coaches Poll: See where Ohio State ranks after defeating Illinois 42-19 in Big Ten opener (opens NBC 4 Columbus)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a Big Ten opener win against Illinois, which featured another record-breaking performance from wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State is back at No. 6 in the Coaches Poll.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
This former Ohio State Buckeye just got a signature win on Saturday: Big Ten Power Rankings 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Sep 28, 2026
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Cleveland.com's expanded approach transforms its traditional preseason poll into weekly power rankings that reflect the true state of the 18-team conference.