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September 26, 2026 β’ Ohio Stadium, Columbus
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) takes on Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Visiting Side
Record
2-1
Ohio State Buckeyes
Home Side
Record
2-1
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Illinois Fighting Illini
VS
53%
Ohio State Buckeyes
Projected Score
ILL 21
-
OHI 29
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Illinois Fighting Illini
STAT
Ohio State Buckeyes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Ohio State Buckeyes plays on familiar turf at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Illinois Fighting Illini Could Win
Illinois Fighting Illini will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes Could Win
Ohio State Buckeyes has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Ohio Stadium, Columbus
Dome/Indoor β’ 64Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: OSU -26.5 | O/U: 53.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Julian Sayin
56/79, 839 YDS, 6 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Bo Jackson
39 CAR, 230 YDS, 2 TD
Team Passing Yards
Katin Houser
60/81, 758 YDS, 8 TD, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Ca'Lil Valentine
38 CAR, 177 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Illinois Fighting Illini (0.0%)
Ohio State Buckeyes (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 91 circles
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