There are just three regular season games left in the 2015 season for the Ohio State Buckeyes as they attempt to repeat as national champions. Ohio State is undefeated at 9-0 for the season and 5-0 in the Big Ten but is ranked No. 2 in the country now behind Clemson. The Buckeyes will look to remain without a loss on Saturday afternoon as they go on the road to face the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign. The Illini are 5-4 overall this season and 2-3 in the Big Ten Conference.
Ohio State pulled out a 28-14 win last week against Minnesota in a game that didn’t go as well as the Buckeyes would have wanted. J.T. Barrett will start after being suspended for the team’s last game. Barrett pled guilty to a DUI charge on Tuesday but will remain the team’s quarterback. Barrett is 41-for-62 for 472 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions for the season. Barrett will be looking the way of Michael Thomas quite a bit with his 39 catches for 575 yards and seven touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott is turning into one of the best running backs in the country with 1,244 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on the season.
Illinois flew past Purdue last week with a 48-14 win and are just one win away from clinching a bowl berth. Wes Lunt has played great at quarterback for the Illini with 2,000 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. Geronimo Allison has found his hands on the ball a lot from Lunt this year with 56 catches for 756 yards and three touchdowns. Ke’Shawn Vaughn has rushed for 665 yards and six touchdowns to lead the run game for Illinois, who would love to get that sixth win before having to finish the season against Northwestern.
What time is the Ohio State vs. Illinois game?
The Ohio State vs. Illinois game will begin at Noon Eastern/11 a.m. Central.
What date and channel will the Ohio State vs. Illinois game be on?
The Ohio State vs. Illinois game will be played on Saturday, November 14 and can be seen on ABC.
