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Here’s how to watch Illinois vs. Ohio State: Start time, livestream

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The No. 7-ranked team in the country opens Big Ten play at home.

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  1. Ohio State plays Illinois: things to know about Big Ten opener

    Headline from WKBN Youngstown ·

  2. Newest

    Here’s how to watch Illinois vs. Ohio State: Start time, livestream

    Headline from New York Post ·

Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

  1. Toledo Blade

    No. 7 Ohio State still looking to clean things up going into Big Ten opener against Illinois (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    Ryan Day has more than a couple areas of concern as seventh-ranked Ohio State hosts Illinois to open Big Ten Conference play on Saturday.

  2. NBC 4 Columbus

    What Ohio State plays Illinois: things to know about Big Ten opener (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After two blowout wins over midmajor opponents and a frustrating loss at Texas, No. 7 Ohio State shifts its focus to the Big Ten, opening conference play Saturday at Ohio Stadium against Illinois. Kickoff is set for noon.

  3. WKBN Youngstown

    Ohio State plays Illinois: things to know about Big Ten opener (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After two blowout wins over midmajor opponents and a frustrating loss at Texas, No. 7 Ohio State shifts its focus to the Big Ten, opening conference play Saturday at Ohio Stadium against Illinois. Kickoff is set for noon.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State football vs. Illinois: Game-Time Decisions for the Buckeyes against the Fighting Illini (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's game against Illinois.

  5. New York Post

    Here’s how to watch Illinois vs. Ohio State: Start time, livestream (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The No. 7-ranked team in the country opens Big Ten play at home.

  6. NBC 4 Columbus

    Live updates: No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois in Big Ten opener (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Let the Big Ten schedule begin. No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois in the first conference game of the year with the Illibuck Trophy on the line. The Buckeyes are seeking their tenth straight win over the Fighting Illini while the visitors look to win back the wooden turtle for…

  7. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State opens Big Ten play against Illinois: Live updates (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois in a Big Ten opener, with both teams entering at 2-1.

  8. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Illinois vs. Ohio State FREE LIVE STREAM (9/26) | Time, TV channel for college football game (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Buckeyes seek to extend their win streak over Illinois in a home Big Ten opener today, Sept. 26 — here's how to watch.

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