The Buckeyes will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- 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 2025 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between Ohio State and Illinois taking place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ohio State has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Illinois is 96.33.
- Away Ohio State - Heading into Week 7, Ohio State currently has a 1-0 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Illinois - Illinois has a 3-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 7 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Ohio State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Ohio State ranks 9th (187) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 4th (222) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Ohio State stands 16th (25) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Illinois sits at 4th (144) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Ohio State has a 5-0 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Illinois currently 5-1 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Ohio State faces off against Illinois this Saturday!
The Week 7 game will be held at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, adding to the excitement.
SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings show Ohio State with a 99.33 rating and Illinois with 96.33.
Ohio State comes in undefeated at 5-0, while Illinois holds a strong 5-1 record.
Don't miss out on the action - bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below and get ready for a thrilling matchup on Saturday!
Best Buckeyes at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Ohio State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Ohio State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio State is a -14.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +14.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 51.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 51.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Ohio State is a -700 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +500 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ohio State
Illinois
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | -14.5 -110+14.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +14.5 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -14.5 Ohio State favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ohio State at Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Ohio State
Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | -275+180+10000Bet |
Ohio State
Illinois
Game to Overtime
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1500No -10000Bet |
Ohio State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -525No +360Bet |
Ohio State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +120No -155Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ohio State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +650No -1200Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| 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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| #1 Ohio State | 4-0 | 1.000 | 7 | 0 | 255 | 41 | 4-0 | 3-0 | W7 |
| #23 Illinois | 2-3 | 0.400 | 5 | 3 | 263 | 220 | 3-1 | 2-2 | L2 |
Ohio State & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ohio State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Ohio State | +275 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Illinois |
Ohio State & Illinois 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 | Texas vs Ohio State | OSU 14, TEX 7 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Grambling State vs Ohio State | OSU 70, GRAM 0 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Ohio vs Ohio State | OSU 37, OHIO 9 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Ohio State vs Washington | OSU 24, WASH 6 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Minnesota vs Ohio State | OSU 42, MINN 3 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Illinois | OSU 34, ILL 16 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Ohio State vs Wisconsin | OSU 34, WIS 0 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Penn State vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Ohio State vs Purdue | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | UCLA vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Rutgers vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Ohio State vs Michigan | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 52, WIU 3 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Duke | ILL 45, DUKE 19 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Western Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 38, WMU 0 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Indiana | IU 63, ILL 10 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | USC vs Illinois | ILL 34, USC 32 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Purdue | ILL 43, PUR 27 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Illinois | OSU 34, ILL 16 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Washington | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Rutgers vs Illinois | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | Maryland vs Illinois | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Wisconsin | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Northwestern vs Illinois | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Illinois 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, October 11th, 2025 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 Ohio State vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs Illinois 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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