Our rankings
Ohio State 80%
Illinois #25 vs Ohio State #10 in our rankings (network centrality).
Illinois vs Ohio State Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
93%10
Ohio State
Ohio StateOur pick: Ohio State, 93% to win · projected 18–34
Common opponents
Ohio State 97%
Ohio State by 24.5 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
Ohio State 94%
Projected Illinois 18, Ohio State 34 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Illinois vs Ohio State head to head this season
- Illinois L 19–42 away, Sep 26
Illinois and Ohio State common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Illinois went 1–0, Ohio State went 1–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Illinois | Ohio State | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Maryland |
W 20–17 away, Oct 31 | W 45–16 home, Oct 10 | OSU +26.0 |