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September 26, 2026 β’ Ohio Stadium, Columbus
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini (2-2) takes on Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1) at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Visiting Side
Record
2-2
Ohio State Buckeyes
Home Side
Record
3-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ILL
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
|
OHI
|
14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:34
Jeremiah Smith 7 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
3:39
Jeremiah Smith 72 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
1:04
Jordan Anderson 22 Yd Run (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
4:12
Jeremiah Smith 9 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
1:32
Ethan Moczulski 43 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:15
Julian Sayin 7 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
9:35
Ethan Moczulski 44 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:07
Jeremiah Smith 26 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
6:02
Ty Robinson 27 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score
2:36
Ja'Kobi Jackson 2 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Illinois Fighting Illini
VS
π 53%
Ohio State Buckeyes
Projected Score
ILL 21
-
OHI 30
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
Attendance
101,452
Closing Odds
Line: OSU -25.5 | O/U: 53.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Julian Sayin
27/36, 367 YDS, 4 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Ja'Kobi Jackson
10 CAR, 56 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Katin Houser
21/37, 263 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Aidan Laughery
11 CAR, 113 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Illinois Fighting Illini (0.0%)
Ohio State Buckeyes (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 91 circles
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