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Illinois at Ohio State on Sep 26, 2026. The consensus line is Ohio State -27, total 54.0. Experimental model projection: Illinois 14.1, Ohio State 39.8. Best prices across regulated sportsbooks, fair lines and each team's form.
Game details
Kickoff (ET): Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Venue: Ohio Stadium
Consensus spread: Ohio State -27
Consensus total: 54
Moneyline: Ohio State -4952 / Illinois +1450
Model projection (experimental): Illinois 14.1 - Ohio State 39.8; Ohio State wins 94%
Model fair line (experimental): Ohio State -25.5, total 54