Daily Buckeye Blitz: Week 7 Preview: Can Illinois Challenge the No. 1 Buckeyes? | Ohio State vs. Illinois Breakdown
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The Buckeyes roll into Champaign as the No. 1 team in the country — and Illinois is riding hot, winning four of its last five. But can Luke Altmyer and Hank Beatty do anything against a defense that hasn’t given up a single red-zone touchdown all year?
In this episode, we break down:
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Illinois’ offensive surge and Altmyer’s breakout stretch
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Why OSU’s defense remains historically dominant
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The key matchups on both lines of scrimmage
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How Ryan Day and Matt Patricia can keep the Buckeyes locked in on the road
🎙 Tune in for your full Ohio State vs. Illinois Week 7 preview — stats, storylines, and score predictions for Saturday’s noon kickoff on FOX.
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