The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes will have their hands full in Week 7 when they hit the road to take on the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini.

After starting the season 3-0 with wins over then No.1 Texas, FCS opponent Grambling State, and then in-state foe, Ohio, the Ohio State football team enjoyed a week off last week. Now, it's time to ...

What looms ahead is the second segment on the schedule, and likely the toughest. Ohio State has four games before its next open date, and three of those contests are on the road: Washington on Sept.

Ohio State football won its 10th consecutive game and retained control of the Illibuck, beating Illinois 34-16 in a physical showcase from the Buckeyes ' defense.

Ohio State had de-emphasized its passing game a little in its game plan at Washington last week. But it was back in a big way against Minnesota with quarterback Julian Sayin (23 of 27 for 326 yards), ...