A Big Ten rivalry highlights Week 7 of the latest college football season when Illinois hosts Ohio State on October 11.
The programs have competed against one another since the early 1900s, with bragging rights and the Illibuck serving as the ultimate prize. Ohio State leads the series with over 60 wins compared to Illinois’ 30.
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Ohio State continues to prove why the school became National Champions last year. Julian Sayin has dominated at the QB position, while Bo Jackson and Jeremiah Smith are elite weapons that have helped the Buckeyes succeed.
Winning the Citrus Bowl last season, Illinois looks to win it all this year. Luke Altmyer is a true leader on the field, and Illinois has a loaded offense with Kaden Feagin, Ca'Lil Valentine, Hank Beatty, and more producing.
Interested in attending Illinois vs. Ohio State? Here's everything you need to know about the game, including the start time and links to the best and most affordable tickets.
Illinois vs. Ohio State 2025 football tickets
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Ticket prices start at $122.
Prices then range from $200 to $1,753.
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Illinois vs. Ohio State 2025 date, time
- Date: Saturday, October 11
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
Illinois and Ohio State will clash at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on October 11.
The home of the Fighting Illini can hold up to 60,670 people.
Gies Memorial Stadium seat map
Here's the seating map for Gies Memorial Stadium:
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Illinois football schedule 2025
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| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Aug. 29 | vs. Western Illinois | W, 52-3 |
| Sep. 6 | at Duke | W, 45-9 |
| Sep. 13 | vs. WMU | W, 38-0 |
| Sep. 20 | at Indiana | L, 63-10 |
| Sept. 27 | vs. USC | W, 34-32 |
| Oct. 4 | at Purdue | 12 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | vs. Ohio St. | 12 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Washington | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Rutgers | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Maryland | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | at Wisconsin | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | vs. Northwestern | TBD |
Ohio State football schedule 2025
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| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Aug. 30 | vs. Texas | W, 14-7 |
| Sept. 6 | vs. Grambling | W, 70-0 |
| Sept. 13 | vs. Ohio | W, 37-9 |
| Sept. 27 | at Washington | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at Illinois | 12 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | at Wisconsin | TBA |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Penn State | TBA |
| Nov. 8 | at Purdue | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | vs. UCLA | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Rutgers | TBA |
| Nov. 29 | at Michigan | TBA |