COLUMBUS, Ohio — Through five games, Ohio State football has proven it’s among the nation’s elite teams. However, the Buckeyes’ toughest test so far awaits.

Top-ranked Ohio State plays at No. 17 Illinois on Saturday. While the Illini have an ugly 53-point loss at Indiana on their résumé, Ohio State coach Ryan Day is adamant Illinois is closer to its top-20 ranking than it is its embarrassing defeat.

Ahead of the meeting between the Buckeyes and Illini, Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers submitted their most pressing questions about the game. Ohio State beat reporter Stefan Krajisnik provided answers.

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