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Ohio State closes out the home portion of its 2017 schedule when it welcomes in Illinois for a 3:30 EST kickoff on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. ABC will broadcast the game.

The Buckeyes got back on the winning track last Saturday against No. 12 Michigan State, jumping out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead and never looking back on their way to a 48-3 triumph.

The Buckeyes and Illini face each other for the fi rst time in Columbus since 2014. Ohio State leads the all-time series, 67-30-4, in a matchup that dates back to 1902. Ohio State has won seven consecutive in the series.

Orange and Blue News caught up with Kevin Noon from BuckeyeGrove.com to get the inside scoop on Ohio State ahead of Saturday's game. Follow Kevin Noon on Twitter @Kevin_Noon. Follow BuckeyeGrove @OSUatRivals.