CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Illinois
Offensive efficiency (PPA)78th pct.
Offensive success rate88th pct.
Explosiveness63th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)2th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed12th pct.
Havoc rate7th pct.
Ohio State
Offensive efficiency (PPA)85th pct.
Offensive success rate93th pct.
Explosiveness58th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)91th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed87th pct.
Havoc rate78th pct.
Illinois · Returning production
Overall (PPA)21.1%
Passing3.2%
Rushing34.2%
Receiving31.3%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 14-7-1 · O/U 8-14 · avg. margin +1.6
Ohio State · Returning production
Overall (PPA)68.3%
Passing94.0%
Rushing54.9%
Receiving50.3%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 19-10 · O/U 10-19 · avg. margin +21.8
Head-to-head
Last 3 meetings2026Illinois 19–42 Ohio State
2025Ohio State 34–16 Illinois
2017Illinois 14–52 Ohio State
Venue & conditions
Ohio Stadium · Columbus, OH
69°F · 9 mph wind · 0% precip. chance