FanDuel: Illinois opens as massive underdog to Ohio State
The odds aren’t in the Illini’s favor.
Illinois prepares to face off against Ohio State in a highly anticipated Big Ten opener next Saturday. FanDuel Sportsbook has released its opening odds, with Ohio State listed as a 26.5-point favorite. The Buckeyes' odds on the moneyline stand at -4500, while Illinois is at +1600. The over/under for the game is set at 52.5 points, with the over priced at -115 and the under at -105.
Illinois enters the game with a 2-1 record, following a 42-23 win over UAB and a loss to Duke. Ohio State also begins the season at 2-1, after a loss to Texas in Week 2. The Illini's last trip to Columbus was in 2017, which ended with Chayce Crouch's victory. Ohio State began the season with a win over Ball State, followed by a 59-3 victory against Kent State.
This matchup marks Illinois' first Big Ten game and road test of 2026. The game kicks off at 11 a.m. CT on FOX, with the Illini facing a significant challenge.
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