BROADCAST INFORMATION: Ohio State vs. Illinois
9/25/2026 11:00:00 AM | Football
COLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 7 Ohio State hosts Illinois for the Buckeyes' first conference game of the season.
Kickoff between the Buckeyes and the Illini is scheduled for Noon ET on FOX, with streaming on FOX One.
This year's battle for the Illibuck Trophy marks the 105th meeting between the Buckeyes and Illini, with Ohio State leading the record 69-30-4.
Ohio State currently holds a nine-game win streak against Illinois and are 17-3 over the last 20 matchups.
When the two teams met last season, Ohio State walked away with the Illibuck Trophy, winning 34-17 in Champaign. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 19-of-27 for 166 yards and two touchdowns to running back Bo Jackson and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Jackson led the run game with 47 rushing yards on 10 attempts, while CJ Donaldson contributed two rushing touchdowns. Smith led the receiving game with five receptions for 42 yards and Carnell Tate had four receptions for 41 yards.
The Bukeye defense limited Illinois to 17 points with 6.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, five breakups, two quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception.
Returners Devin Sanchez, Payton Pierce, Jaylen McClain, Will Smith Jr., Jason Moore, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Jermaine Matthews Jr., Beau Atkinson, Garrett Stover and Epi Sitanilei combined for 22 tackles, 3.5 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Pierce recorded his first career interception with a 15-yard return and Sanchez recorded his first career start along with a season-high five tackles.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Illinois
The game can be seen live on television, online, and via mobile devices, and the audio broadcast is also available in multiple formats.
Time: Noon ET
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX One
Radio: Ohio State Sports Network - 97.1 FM
Sirius XM: Channel 83
Official Ohio State App: Apple | Google Play
Follow on Social Media:
In addition to the broadcast information, fans are encouraged to follow along during the game on social media.
Twitter: @OhioStateFB
Facebook: @ohiostatefb
Instagram: @ohiostatefb
Website: Ohiostatebuckeyes.com
