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Ohio State's 2026 Big Ten schedule starts with two teams that, on paper, don't look like talent-equated opponents. But that's what makes both so interesting.
On an already loaded schedule, Illinois and Iowa can be easy to overlook. Does that make these two weeks the epitome of a trap game situation?
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"Could Illinois or Iowa be a trap game for Ohio State in 2026?" is an episode of Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com. Runtime 46 min. Published June 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.