CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ohio State football’s coaching staff wasted little time showing signs of trust in cornerback Devin Sanchez , opting to play the freshman in dime packages against then-No. 1 Texas to open the season.

Five games later, the former five-star prospect has an opportunity to take the next step in his young collegiate career.

Top-ranked Ohio State will be without starting defensive back Lorenzo Styles against No. 17 Illinois on Saturday. Styles primarily plays in the nickelback role, giving defensive coordinator and former rocket scientist Matt Patricia a new equation to solve.

Sanchez could be part of the solution.

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