A BAD Week 7: Everything Bill and Doug wrote and said leading into Ohio State vs. Illinois, in case you missed it
The No. 1 Buckeyes kick off at noon Saturday, so get caught up before gametime
COLUMBUS — Ohio State will play in Champaign for the first time in a decade on Saturday when the Buckeyes visit Illinois for a noon kickoff on Fox.
Because a 2020 trip was canceled by COVID, Ohio State’s last visit to what is now called Gies Memorial Stadium came on Nov. 14, 2015, when Ezekiel Elliott ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-3 Ohio State win.
Since their last loss to Illinois in 2007, the Buckeyes have won nine straight in the series by an average score of 39-14.
Ohio State has won 11 straight in Champaign, with the last OSU loss there coming in 1991 by a 10-7 score.
We’ll have a live postgame show on our YouTube channel right after the game (we’ll keep that immediate postgame plan for now) and then another postgame show at 11 PM after the primetime games where we’ll talk about Michigan-USC, Oregon-Indiana, Texas-Oklahoma and other later games.
Here’s everything we did this week leading into this matchup between the No. 1 and No. 17 teams in the country.
SATURDAY
YouTube Show, Postgame after Ohio State-Minnesota
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Ohio State offense first thoughts: Buckeyes get explosive in win against Minnesota
First thoughts on Ohio State’s offense following the Buckeyes’ 42-3 win against Minnesota on Saturday night in Ohio Stadium.
Ohio State defense first thoughts: Forcing opponents to be perfect, and a look at Zion Grady
COLUMBUS — Defensive thoughts on the Buckeyes as Ohio State beat Minnesota 42-3.
Jayden Fielding in the dead spots; Luke Montgomery is a fan like you; trouble at UCLA: Doug Rants
Ten thoughts on Ohio State and Big Ten football, as the No. 1 Buckeyes prepare to host Minnesota on Saturday night.
SUNDAY
The Ohio State lessons from Penn State, Texas and Clemson -- are there any?
COLUMBUS — The top six teams from the preseason AP college football poll have 10 losses. That’s three for Clemson, two each for Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame, and one for Georgia.
MONDAY
Ohio State Rewatch: Carnell Tate does it all, RPOs and defensive changeups
COLUMBUS — Additional thoughts on Ohio State’s 42-3 win against Minnesota after rewatching the game.
YouTube Show, Around the Shoe
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TUESDAY
When the Buckeyes break you: Did Ohio State break Penn State?
COLUMBUS — In any sport, there is who you are and there is what you do to others. Ohio State’s goal is to succeed on its own. But along the way, any great team is also presented with the opportunity to derail other programs.
YouTube Show, Doug Rants
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YouTube Show, Is the Big Ten in playoff trouble?
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WEDNESDAY
Ohio State doesn't make 50-yard field goals. Does it matter?
COLUMBUS — Ryan Day wanted to see if Jayden Fielding could do it.
THURSDAY
Illinois matchup nightmares; Brian Hartline vs. other Ohio State OCs; Michigan trick plays; offensive line even better next year?Mailbag
COLUMBUS — As always, we got a bunch of great questions from you, so we went for more than two hours on the Wednesday show and still have so many left over. Here are five more questions and answers from both Bill and Doug about Ohio State football. And we’ll probably do another show with more we still have left.
YouTube Show, Ohio State vs. Illinois Big Game Breakdown and picks
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FRIDAY
Max Klare, with some help from Jeremiah Smith, is settling in at Ohio State
COLUMBUS — Ohio State isn’t Purdue.
Heard Doug on Hugh Hewitt’s national radio program. Sounds great on the big stage.