Kent State rebounds with win, Illinois falls to Duke in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Kent State secured a 36-15 victory against Wofford in their Week 2 matchup, closing with 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Illinois lost to Duke 31-27, unable to maintain a 10-point halftime lead. Ohio State will face Kent State next Saturday before opening Big Ten play against Illinois the following weekend.
- •Kent State defeats Wofford 36-15 in Week 2.
- •Illinois loses 31-27 to Duke at home.
- •Kent State was down at halftime before making a comeback.
- •Ohio State faces Kent State next Saturday.
- •Illinois will play Ohio State the following week.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football next opponents: Kent State, Illinois Week 2 recap
"Kent State used a fourth-quarter surge to win, while Illinois let a 10-point lead slip away. A closer look at Ohio State football's next two foes.
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