Wind: It’s a cliche because it’s true. Playing on the road against a team like IL can be tough, especially with the Fighting Illini looking to potentially qualify for a bowl game. The Buckeyes (9-0, 5-0 Big Ten) extended winning streak to 22 games after last week’s 28-14 win over Minnesota. When Steve Bellisari was 23 for 38 there in a 24-21 win for the Buckeyes in 2000. Ohio State WR Michael Thomas vs. Illinois’ Clayton Fejerdelem: Fejerdelem is a handful to say and a handful to dominate on the field. The Illini have given up 13 sacks in nine games, an average of 1.4 a game, 31st in the country. “But J.T., he’s risky”. “That was a heck of a play”, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said of the pick six. But the biggest difference in this year’s Illini and Illinois’ teams of the recent past is that it can play a little defense. These Illini are more competitive, and they’ll have the wind on their side. …
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