Week 4 · College Football
Illinois vs Ohio State prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Ohio State a 90% chance to beat Illinois in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#29 Big Ten Conference
Illinois
14% to make the 12
#2 Big Ten Conference
Ohio State
52% to make the 12
The model's read
Ohio State is a heavy favorite — 90% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.
Illinois
10%
to win
Ohio State
90%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksIllinoisOhio StateNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
104 meetings all-timeOhio State leads 70–30–4
Last met 2025 · Illinois 16–34 Ohio State— Ohio State won
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