COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State's next game against a ranked opponent now has a start time.

The top-ranked Buckeyes are set to travel to Champaign, Illinois, for the first time in a decade to take on No. 22 Illinois on Oct. 11 at Gies Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.

Before the two meet for the Illibuck trophy, the Buckeyes will first look to stay undefeated on Saturday when they host Minnesota in primetime on NBC4. The Fighting Illini also play on Saturday as they face Purdue on the road at noon for the Purdue Cannon trophy.

The Week 7 contest marks the first time Ohio State and Illinois have played for the Illibuck since 2017. The wooden turtle is the only rivalry trophy Ohio State plays for, and it has won it the last nine times it's been up for grabs. The Illini'

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