The Fighting Illini will play the Buckeyes on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Ohio Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 4 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 4 action features a matchup between Illinois and Ohio State taking place at Ohio Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Ohio State is 97.67.
- Away Illinois - Heading into Week 4, Illinois currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Ohio State - Ohio State has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 4 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Illinois away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Illinois ranks 10th (117) in the Big Ten Conference, with Ohio State currently ranking 5th (138) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, Illinois stands 6th (64) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Ohio State sits at 14th (30) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - Illinois has a 2-1 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Ohio State currently 2-1 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
Best Fighting Illini at Buckeyes Odds
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Illinois at Ohio State Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 7 | Ohio State vs Illinois Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | OSU 34, ILL 16 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Ohio State by 18 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 1 | 117 | 64 | 2-1 | 0-0 | W1 |
| #6 Ohio State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 1 | 138 | 30 | 2-0 | 0-1 | W1 |
Illinois & Ohio State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available
Ohio State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ohio State YR: futures available
Illinois & Ohio State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UAB vs Illinois | ILL 42, UAB 23 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Duke vs Illinois | DUKE 31, ILL 27 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Southern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 48, SIU 10 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Ohio State | Saturday, September 26th, 2026 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Purdue vs Illinois | Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Michigan State | Saturday, October 10th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Oregon vs Illinois | Saturday, October 24th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Maryland | Saturday, October 31st, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Nebraska vs Illinois | Friday, November 6th, 2026 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Illinois vs UCLA | Friday, November 13th, 2026 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Iowa vs Illinois | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Ohio State | OSU 56, BALL 3 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Ohio State vs Texas | TEX 24, OSU 23 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Kent State vs Ohio State | OSU 59, KENT 3 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Ohio State | Saturday, September 26th, 2026 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Ohio State vs Iowa | Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Maryland vs Ohio State | Saturday, October 10th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Indiana | Saturday, October 17th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Ohio State vs USC | Saturday, October 31st, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Oregon vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Ohio State vs Nebraska | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Michigan vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Ohio State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Illinois vs Ohio State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Ohio State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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- South Alabama vs Kentucky - 9/26/26 12:45pm EDT
- UCLA vs Maryland - 9/26/26 1:30pm EDT
- Notre Dame vs Purdue - 9/26/26 2:00pm EDT
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- Hawaii vs Wyoming - 9/26/26 3:00pm EDT
- UConn vs Miami (OH) - 9/26/26 3:30pm EDT
- New Mexico vs New Mexico State - 9/26/26 3:30pm EDT
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- Utah vs Iowa State - 9/26/26 3:30pm EDT
- Boise State vs Western Michigan - 9/26/26 3:30pm EDT
- Oklahoma vs Georgia - 9/26/26 3:30pm EDT
- Iowa vs Michigan - 9/26/26 3:30pm EDT
- Ole Miss vs Florida - 9/26/26 3:30pm EDT
- Houston vs Georgia Southern - 9/26/26 4:00pm EDT
- Vanderbilt vs Auburn - 9/26/26 4:15pm EDT
- Nebraska vs Michigan State - 9/26/26 5:00pm EDT
- South Florida vs Bowling Green - 9/26/26 5:00pm EDT
- Wisconsin vs Penn State - 9/26/26 5:00pm EDT
- Delaware vs Virginia - 9/26/26 6:00pm EDT
- James Madison vs Old Dominion - 9/26/26 6:00pm EDT
- Central Michigan vs Miami (FL) - 9/26/26 6:30pm EDT
- Louisiana vs Charlotte - 9/26/26 6:30pm EDT
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- Kansas State vs Cincinnati - 9/26/26 7:00pm EDT
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- Southern Miss vs Tulane - 9/26/26 7:00pm EDT
- South Carolina vs Alabama - 9/26/26 7:00pm EDT
- Oklahoma State vs West Virginia - 9/26/26 7:00pm EDT
- Texas A&M vs LSU - 9/26/26 7:30pm EDT
- Oregon vs USC - 9/26/26 7:30pm EDT
- Appalachian State vs NC State - 9/26/26 7:30pm EDT
- Troy vs Utah State - 9/26/26 7:30pm EDT
- Arizona vs Washington State - 9/26/26 7:30pm EDT
- Missouri vs Mississippi State - 9/26/26 7:45pm EDT
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