How to Watch Illinois vs. Ohio State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 11, 2025

Updated Oct. 11, 2025 11:28 a.m. ET

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On Saturday at 12 p.m. ET, a pair of outstanding receivers will be featured when Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) take on Hank Beatty and the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1). Go to FOX to see the Buckeyes play the Fighting Illini.

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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Illinois

When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois
TV Channel: FOX
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Ohio State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Texas	W 14-7
9/6/2025	vs. Grambling State	W 70-0
9/13/2025	vs. Ohio	W 37-9
9/27/2025	at Washington	W 24-6
10/4/2025	vs. Minnesota	W 42-3
10/11/2025	at Illinois	-
10/18/2025	at Wisconsin	-
11/1/2025	vs. Penn State	-
11/8/2025	at Purdue	-
11/15/2025	vs. UCLA	-
11/22/2025	vs. Rutgers	-
11/29/2025	at Michigan	-

Ohio State 2025 Stats & Insights

Defensively, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best by allowing only 215.8 yards per game. The offense ranks 29th (451.4 yards per game).
On defense, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fourth-best by giving up just 124.4 passing yards per game. The Buckeyes rank 28th on offense (279.8 passing yards per game).
The Buckeyes have been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (22nd-best with 37.4 points per game) and scoring defense (best with 5 points allowed per game) this year.
Defensively, the Buckeyes have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 21st-best by allowing just 91.4 per game. They rank 54th on offense (171.6 rushing yards per game).
Ohio State has been finding success on both offense and defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 13th-best in third-down percentage (54.2%) and second-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (20%).
The Buckeyes have forced four total turnovers (106th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (18th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of an even, 66th-ranked in college football.

Ohio State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Julian Sayin	QB	1,313 YDS (80.2%) / 13 TD / 3 INT
Jeremiah Smith	WR	35 REC / 463 YDS / 6 TD / 92.6 YPG
Carnell Tate	WR	24 REC / 435 YDS / 4 TD / 87 YPG
CJ Donaldson	RB	193 YDS / 4 TD / 38.6 YPG / 4.3 YPC 4 REC / 26 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 8.7 REC YPG
Caden Curry	DL	28 TKL / 8 TFL / 5 SACK
Kayden McDonald	DL	23 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 SACK
Arvell Reese	LB	29 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Sonny Styles	LB	29 TKL / 1 TFL

Illinois' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	vs. Western Illinois	W 52-3
9/6/2025	at Duke	W 45-19
9/13/2025	vs. Western Michigan	W 38-0
9/20/2025	at Indiana	L 63-10
9/27/2025	vs. USC	W 34-32
10/4/2025	at Purdue	W 43-27
10/11/2025	vs. Ohio State	-
10/25/2025	at Washington	-
11/1/2025	vs. Rutgers	-
11/15/2025	vs. Maryland	-
11/22/2025	at Wisconsin	-
11/29/2025	vs. Northwestern	-

Illinois 2025 Stats & Insights

With 397.8 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Illinois ranks 66th in the FBS in 2025. Defensively, it ranks 96th, surrendering 387.8 total yards per game.
Illinois has been struggling in pass defense, ranking 25th-worst with 252.3 passing yards given up per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, regstering 267.2 passing yards per contest (40th-ranked).
The Fighting Illini's offense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank 25th-best in the FBS with 37 points per game. In terms of defense, they are ceding 24 points per game, which ranks 71st.
With 130.7 rushing yards per game on offense, the Fighting Illini rank 99th in the FBS. On defense they rank 61st, surrendering 135.5 rushing yards per game.
From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is putting up a 38.5% third-down conversion rate (85th-ranked). It ranks 105th in the FBS on defense (43.4% third-down rate allowed).
The Fighting Illini own a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking fourth-best at +7.

Illinois 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Luke Altmyer	QB	1,573 YDS (73.6%) / 12 TD / 0 INT -8 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -1.3 RUSH YPG
Hank Beatty	WR	32 REC / 569 YDS / 2 TD / 94.8 YPG
Kaden Feagin	RB	316 YDS / 5 TD / 52.7 YPG / 4 YPC 8 REC / 100 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 25 REC YPG
Ca'Lil Valentine	RB	323 YDS / 3 TD / 53.8 YPG / 5.3 YPC
Gabe Jacas	LB	16 TKL / 1 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Matthew Bailey	DB	26 TKL / 0 TFL
Dylan Rosiek	LB	19 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Leon Lowery	LB	13 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK