Nov. 14--TV/radio: 11 a.m. Saturday; ABC-7, WSCR-AM 670.
Line: Ohio State by 16.
Records: Ohio State 9-0, 5-0 Big Ten; Illinois 5-4, 2-3.
Last meeting: Ohio State won 55-14 on Nov. 1, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio.
On the offensive: Illinois' running game saw a burst last week against Purdue, but the Illini have scored more than 28 points just twice this season(Kent State and Purdue), while the Buckeyes have given up 28 or more only once (Maryland).
Getting defensive: Illinois' rushing defense has improved dramatically since last season, giving up 139.4 yards per game. But the Illini haven't faced a running back the likes of like Ezekiel Elliott, who leads the Big Ten with 138.2 ypg.
The number: 10. Consecutive times Ohio State has beaten Illinois in Champaign.
The talk: If Illinois can remain competitive for at least a half, that will be a sign of progress.
Shannon Ryan's pick: While the Illini have made strides, the Buckeyes are in another class. Illinois' offense won't be able to find much room. Ohio State 27, Illinois 13.
