The Big Ten is responsible for two of the three top 25 showdowns on the college football schedule this weekend, and the first of them comes when No. 1 Ohio State hits the road for a clash with No. 17 Illinois . The Buckeyes' perfect season is on the line in what is, from a rankings perspective, their toughest test since the opener. On the other sideline, the Fighting Illini could re-emerge as College Football Playoff contenders if they pull off the upset.

It will be a battle of strength versus strength when the high-octane Illinois offense squares off against Ohio State's formidable defense. Veteran quarterback Luke Altmyer has Illinois cooking with his scalding hot start in which he completed 73.6% of his throws for 12 touchdowns without an interception across six games. It will

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