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The Fighting Illini and No. 8 Ohio State will battle for Illibuck rivalry trophy Saturday in Columbus. Kickoff is set for 2:30 CT and the game is televised nationally on ABC. The Buckeyes and Illini face each other for the first time in Columbus since 2014.

Ohio State is currently ranked No. 8 in the AP poll and are No. 9 the College Football Playoff rankings. Illinois has lost eight straight games, including a 24-14 setback at home last week to Indiana.

Orange and Blue News previews the game and makes a prediction.