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Illinois at Ohio State — 2026

Week 4 · 2026-09-26T16:00:00.000Z

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Conference game · Ohio State entered as the listed favorite

Illinois

Strength Rank #42 · Team Strength 70/100 · Above Average

Strength Rank#42
Team Strength70/100
Schedule Strength56

Pregame advanced profile

Offensive Efficiency71
Defensive Efficiency24
Rushing Success57
Passing Success98
Explosiveness40
Havoc31
Finishing Drives72

2-1 through 3 prior games · 39.0 PPG · 21.3 allowed

Ohio State

Strength Rank #5 · Team Strength 97/100 · Elite

Strength Rank#5
Team Strength97/100
Schedule Strength30

Pregame advanced profile

Offensive Efficiency85
Defensive Efficiency93
Rushing Success45
Passing Success96
Explosiveness55
Havoc77
Finishing Drives72

2-1 through 3 prior games · 46.0 PPG · 10.0 allowed

Pregame market

Spread: -25.5 · O/U: 53.5 · Ohio State ML: -4000.0 · Illinois ML: 1600.0

FINAL RESULT

Illinois 19, Ohio State 42

ATS: away_cover · Total result: over

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