Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck didn't mince words when describing how to defend Ohio State's multi-faceted offense.

"You're picking your poison," he said.

He's right because the No. 1 Buckeyes (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) rolled to a 42-3 win over Minnesota last Saturday.

Now, No. 17 Illinois (5-1, 2-1) will try to stop quarterback Julian Sayin, receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith, and running back Bo Jackson in a conference game Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill.

"It's a very explosive offense, got some guys on the perimeter," Fighting Illini coach Bret Bielema said. "Very, very good up front, the offensive line, good tight-end package and wide receivers, obviously. "They have good athletes, and they execute very well all over the field. It's a tremendous challenge. They're the No. 1 team

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