KEY MATCHUPS Ohio State LBs Raekwon McMillan and Joshua Perry vs. Illinois RBs Ke’Shawn Vaughn and Josh Ferguson: Even though the Illini average only 144 rushing yards per game, Vaughn (180) and Ferguson (133) put up huge numbers last week against Purdue in which both averaged 11 yards per carry. That can’t happen this week. Illinois WR Geronimo Allison vs. Ohio State S Vonn Bell: Allison leads the Illini with 56 receptions for 756 yards and three touchdowns. He’s the go-to guy. Bell is the Buckeyes’ ball-hawking safety with a penchant for pick-sixes. If Allison goes deep, Bell has to control him. Ohio State WR Michael Thomas vs. Illinois’ Clayton Fejerdelem: Fejerdelem is a handful to say and a handful to dominate on the field. He leads the team in tackles (100), and pass breakups (5). If he is going to be on OSU’s top receiver — Thomas. …
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