Illinois vs Ohio State matchup
The gist
Illinois visits No. 7 Ohio State on Sep 26 at 12:00 PM ET on FOX.
Both teams are 2-1, and Illinois faces its first ranked opponent.
How it unfolded
- Sep 3, 2026Illinois opened the season with a win over UAB; Katin Houser threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns, and Collin Dixon had two touchdown grabs.
- Sep 12, 2026Illinois lost 31-27 to Duke in Champaign; Houser threw for 271 yards and three scores, and Dixon had 11 catches for 166 yards and three touchdowns.
- Sep 19, 2026Ohio State beat Kent State 59-3 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus under head coach Ryan Day.