Ohio State prepares for Big Ten opener against Illinois
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Ohio State hosts Illinois for the first Big Ten game of the season on September 23, 2026. The Buckeyes enter after a commanding 59-3 victory over Kent State. Ohio State aims for consistency and strong performance from their offense, including quarterback Julian Sayin and the defense against Illinois quarterback Katin Houser. Illinois comes in with promising playmakers, particularly wide receiver Collin Dixon, who leads the nation in receiving touchdowns.
- •Ohio State opens Big Ten play against Illinois on September 23, 2026.
- •Buckeyes look to build on a 59-3 win over Kent State.
- •Quarterback Julian Sayin has been effective early in the season.
- •Illinois quarterback Katin Houser has strong passing stats.
- •Collin Dixon leads the nation in receiving touchdowns.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Off-Script Ohio: Illinois preview, and the start of Big Ten play
"Ohio State opens conference play against an Illinois team led by Katin Houser and Collin Dixon. We break it down on this episode of Off-Script Ohio
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