The Illini aren't expected to challenge the Buckeyes, but at least some of the ingredients are there for an upset

Alone at the top, Ohio State has been ranked as the #1 team in the country ever since the Buckeyes knocked off Texas in week one. Now that the calendar is October and Week 7 is approaching, it's time to acknowledge just how talented Ryan Day's squad really is.

The No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers meet on Saturday in a conference matchup that will be televised nationally. The game will feature an Illinois team fresh off a thrilling last-second win and a Purdue team that’s in Year 1 of a rebuild.

How much is Bret Bielema's buyout at Illinois in 2025? As of Dec. 1, 2025, if the school fires Bielema without cause, he would be set to receive $49,491,667, which ranks as the No

The No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, face the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down the most interesting storylines heading into Ohio State's game against Illinois.

Several upsets in Week 6 led to a major shift in contenders in the College Football Playoff. BetMGM recently released its National Championship odds following W