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Devin Royal - Inefficient 15 in loss Royal registered 15 points (4-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 88-80 loss to Illinois.

Impact Royal's 15 points look good in the box score, but less so when you look at his shooting efficiency -- he needed 15 shots to hit 15 points, and was 1-of-6 from downtown. That lack of efficiency is part of why the Buckeyes fell to Illinois, but this looks like an outlier for Royal; he's posting 49/39/86 shooting splits this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Noel - Comes back down to earth Noel ended with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 88-80 loss to Illinois.

Impact After a 29-point explosion in the Buckeyes' last game against Northwestern, Noel predictably regressed to the mean and was limited to five points in the loss to Illinois. The senior forward, who averages 8.9 points and 5.1 rebounds thus far in 2025-26, looks extremely boom-or-bust on a nightly basis.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Thornton - Racks up 34 in defeat Thornton amassed 34 points (13-17 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 88-80 loss to Illinois.

Impact Thornton was on the court for all 40 minutes for the second time this season, but his second-best scoring total of the year was not enough to knock off Illinois and its much more balanced offensive attack. Nonetheless, Thornton's usage, shot volume and triple-double potential make him one of the top fantasy assets in the Big Ten, regardless of matchup.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's 88-80 Victory Over Ohio State The Illini took down the Buckeyes in their second game in four days, and as always, social media had no shortage of reactions

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Keaton Wagler's 23 points lead No. 13 Illinois to 88-80 victory over Ohio State in Big Ten opener

Keaton Wagler scores 23 points as No. 13 Illinois wins its Big Ten opener against Ohio State, 88-80

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohio State basketball team wastes Herculean effort from Bruce Thornton Despite the excellent effort from the senior guard, the Buckeyes couldn't get it done at home.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Josh Ojianwuna - Remains out Ojianwuna is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Illinois. Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ojianwuna is recovering from an offseason knee injury, and a previous report indicated he'd be re-evaluated in early December. There haven't been any updates regarding Ojianwuna's recovery, and it doesn't appear he's close to returning.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State hosts No. 13 Illinois following Noel's 29-point game

Ohio State hosts the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini after Brandon Noel scored 29 points in Ohio State's 86-82 win against the Northwestern Wildcats

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

How to Watch No. 13 Illinois at Ohio State: TV, Tip-off Time, More The Illini (7-2) will try to overpower the backcourt-oriented Buckeyes (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) on Tuesday in Columbus – or they will if they know...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois Basketball at Ohio State? The No. 13 Illini (7-2) open their Big Ten season against a Buckeyes squad (7-1, 1-0) with loads of scoring firepower and a home-court edge

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

No. 14 Illinois visits Noel and Ohio State

Ohio State hosts the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini after Brandon Noel scored 29 points in Ohio State's 86-82 victory against the Northwestern Wildcats

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Illinois vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 9

Preview the Dec 9 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Ohio State Buckeyes with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Data Skrive

Illinois vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 9

Ohio State wins its Big Ten opener, 86-82 over Northwestern

Brandon Noel scores 29 points to lead Ohio State to an 86-82 win over Northwestern in their Big Ten opener

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

John Mobley Jr. - Starting vs. Northwestern Mobley (ankle) is in Ohio State's starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Northwestern.

Impact Mobley is healthy again after suffering an ankle injury in the Nov. 28 loss to Pittsburgh. The 6-foot-2 guard is currently averaging 14.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists across seven games played.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Tilly - Starting Saturday Tilly (lower leg) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Northwestern.

Impact Tilly was deemed questionable on the official availability report prior to the contest, but it appears the senior will avoid missing any action. He's tallied double-digits in all but one game so far this season and will aim to continue that stretch Saturday.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State visits Page and Northwestern

Northwestern hosts the Ohio State Buckeyes after Arrinten Page scored 21 points in Northwestern's 85-73 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Christoph Tilly - Questionable Saturday Tilly (lower leg) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against Northwestern.

Impact Tilly is listed questionable as he continues working his way back from a lower leg injury that has lingered although has not held him out. More news regarding his status should surface closer to game time.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr. - Questionable at Northwestern Mobley (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game at Northwestern.

Impact Mobley is officially listed as questionable ahead of the Buckeyes' away game. The sophomore guard hasn't missed a full game yet this season, so he'll hopefully be healthy in the afternoon clash. His status should be determined prior to tip-off.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 6

Preview the Dec 6 matchup between the Northwestern Wildcats and Ohio State Buckeyes with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, o...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Data Skrive

Northwestern vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 6

Page leads Northwestern against Ohio State after 21-point game

Northwestern hosts the Ohio State Buckeyes after Arrinten Page scored 21 points in Northwestern's 85-73 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Fifth CFP Rankings Release of 2025

FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up four takeaways from the fifth reveal of the College Football Playoff rankings.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Fifth CFP Rankings Release of 2025

2025 CFP Bracket: What 12-Team Field Would Look Like After 5th Rankings Release

Preview the 2025 College Football Playoff with the most updated CFP rankings, projected 12-team bracket, and key dates as the road to the na...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 CFP Bracket: What 12-Team Field Would Look Like After 5th Rankings Release

Christoph Tilly - Still battling lower leg issue Head coach Jake Diebler said Monday that Tilly (lower leg) wasn't 100 percent going into Friday's loss to Pitt, and the forward is still dealing with the injury, Adam Jardy of the...

Impact Tilly played through the injury Friday night and logged 10 points and six rebounds over 32 minutes. His status remains up in the air for Saturday's matchup with Northwestern. Tilly is averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 25.9 minutes per game this season

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr. - Progressing, status still unclear Mobley (ankle) is progressing in his recovery, although his status remains unclear for Dec. 6 against Northwestern, per Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Mobley hurt his ankle during Ohio State's loss to Pittsburgh on Black Friday after logging three points, one rebound and one steal across 14 minutes. He's reportedly making progress towards a return to the court, but the Buckeyes aren't ready to commit to their stat guard being available for Ohio State's Big Ten opener against the Wildcats on Saturday. Mobley is off to an excellent start in 2025-2026, averaging 14.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Thornton - Tallies 18 in OSU's first loss Thornton produced 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 38 minutes during Friday's 67-66 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Thornton continues to be a consistent fantasy option with double-digit scoring in all seven games this season, but he also offers boom potential, as this was his third effort of 24 or more points. He also had a career-best rebounding total Friday and is bringing an impressive 5.3 rebounds per contest to the table from the point guard position. His assists are down a hair, but the shooting percentages have shot up across the board, particularly from distance, where he's converting an incredible -- but perhaps unsustainable -- 54.3 percent. He and the Buckeyes will get a bit of rest before hitting the road to face Northwestern on Dec. 6.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Keaton Wagler's 23 points lead No. 13 Illinois to 88-80 victory over Ohio State in Big Ten opener

Ohio State hosts No. 13 Illinois following Noel's 29-point game

No. 14 Illinois visits Noel and Ohio State

Illinois vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 9

Ohio State wins its Big Ten opener, 86-82 over Northwestern

Ohio State visits Page and Northwestern

Northwestern vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 6

Page leads Northwestern against Ohio State after 21-point game

4 Takeaways From the Fifth CFP Rankings Release of 2025

2025 CFP Bracket: What 12-Team Field Would Look Like After 5th Rankings Release