The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes will have their hands full in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season when they hit the road to take on the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini. This is the first-ranked conference opponent Ohio State has played so far this season.

How to Watch Ohio State vs Illinois

Date: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET

Channel: FOX

Stream: Fubo ( TRY FOR FREE )

Illinois was thoroughly embarrassed a few weeks ago in a 63-10 loss to Indiana. Since then, the team has bounced back to beat then-No. 21 USC and Purdue. Much of that success has come from Illini quarterback Luke Altmeyer. He has thrown for over 300 yards in both games.

As for Ohio State, the Buckeyes dominated Minnesota 42-3 last Saturday thanks to some fantastic defense and improved quarterback p

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