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Ohio State vs. Illinois preview and game picks: Can the Buckeyes win their Big Ten opener?

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Ohio State vs. Illinois preview and game picks: Can the Buckeyes win their Big Ten opener?

Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com›

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On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Week 4 opponent, Illinois in its Big Ten opener.

They look at a stat that matters for Saturday, an underrated player to watch, plus a little talk about a wooden turtle

Then the trio gives their score predictions.

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