Ohio State football's running game has been a talking point this season, and a newcomer is turning into a weapon.

Ohio State and Illinois will meet in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season. Here's how to watch, including start time, TV channel:

The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, led by quarterback Julian Sayin, face the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,

MADISON, Wis. — Ohio State football will have defensive tackle Eddrick Houston and defensive back Lorenzo Styles Jr. available for Saturday’s game at Wisconsin. Both defenders were left off the Buckeyes’ availability report this week after missing last week’s game at Illinois.

Preview the Oct. 18 matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Wisconsin Badgers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes defeated No. 17 Illinois 34-16.

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking for a major upset against the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in a Big Ten battle on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema felt his offense bothered Ohio State when it played with more tempo, but Buckeyes lineman Kenyatta Jackson disagreed.