This is one of the biggest games remaining on both teams' schedules. Between the two, only one additional ranked matchup lies ahead before the end of the regular season. The time is now to earn a resume-building victory before the slate gets lighter.

The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will host the FCS Grambling State Tigers in their first-ever meeting on the football field. Find out how to watch this game for free today.

Ohio State’s defense has remained strong this season despite losing several key players and coaches from a title-winning team

Ohio State leads the all-time series 68-30-4, including nine in a row. The Buckeyes are 14.5-point favorites in the latest Ohio State vs. Illinois odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 50.

Illinois’ 53-point loss three weeks ago at Indiana isn’t fooling Ohio State coach Ryan Day as he prepares his No. 1-ranked Buckeyes to face the No. 17 Illini on the road