Going into week 7 of the 2025 season, the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes is the team everyone fears. Last week, they crushed Minnesota 42-3. But Saturday’s road trip to play No. 17 Illinois seems like one of those tricky “prove-it” games. This game might reveal if the Buckeyes are prepared to unleash a bit more firepower or continue to grind teams into dust with their patient approach. Of course, Ryan Day’s team has relied on its strong defense and kept things under control with freshman QB Julian Sayin.

You can always tell that it’s a high-stakes game when Gus Johnson is calling the plays. The guy basically describes the game’s pulse, along with calling plays. Johnson’s enthusiasm can turn even a 3-yard gain into a game-winning play, and he has been the voice of some of the craziest mo

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