Ohio State game (Sept. 26th): 11:00am CT, FOX

[BZuppke]

We upset them. Old rivalry game and we jump up and bite them in a relatively high scoring affair

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

We upset them. Old rivalry game and we jump up and bite them in a relatively high scoring affair

 

[illinipioneer]

I’m also going to this game due to family giving us tickets, really kinda wishing they didn’t give us tickets now…

 

[GatorMcKlusky]

Over/ under about 80 with this defense.

I'm thinking more like the ransom demand number uttered by Dr. Evil.....

 

[IlliniNash]

I would be happy with legible helmet script.

We might not want anyone to know who we are after that game.

 

[wncillini]

The first 3 illinois games I have watched/ will watch on phone at work. First Saturday off this season will be the osu game and.....well maybe I should volunteer to work and not play on my phone this time.

 

[Battle89]

The Illini = The Lakota?

tried like heck to think of a Native reference that would not ignite the anti-Chief crowd, in the end left it out.

But yes the 'Indians' are visiting / attacking this time, and in a reversal of history, are going to be massacred.

 

[the juiceman cometh]

 

[Det_Illini_fan]

Hoping we get the typical Buckeye aholes that get the score high and out of reach but makes it look “respectful” like last year, and not the type of aholes like the Hoosiers last year, or Iowa back in ‘17 that feel like they’ve got a score to settle and run it up as high as possible just to twist the knife.

 

[WWWWRocU]

Don't know what the big deal is. When we go to Columbus, they will have the same record as us.
So, let's beat them to 3 wins. Easy peasy!

 

[Birdus]

This will NOT be pretty. Brett will NOT have a good time.

 

[KBLEE]

 

[DeonThomas]

Right now this one looks really ugly.

Pre-season, I had us going 1-1 against Ohio St and Duke (3-1 overall after our first 4 games).

It's still in play!

 

[illiniwil]

has anybody who ordered tickets thru the u of i box office gotten them yet?
i was told it should be no problem ordering them two months ago, they took
my money but i still haven't heard.... long time season ticket holder, i fund
member.

 

[IlliniCaboose]

Prediction?

 

[WhereDoWeStandWithStorr?]

We will get boat raced, but it doesn’t matter.

How we do in the other games is what determines how the team gets remembered, and whether the season is a success.

 

[illiniwil]

sorry, the tickets im asking about above is for ohio state.

 

[BZuppke]

Houser does a Dave Wilson impression but this time we come out on top.

 

[Illinigirl]

has anybody who ordered tickets thru the u of i box office gotten them yet?
i was told it should be no problem ordering them two months ago, they took
my money but i still haven't heard.... long time season ticket holder, i fund
member.

I have not received them yet either.

 

[Illinigirl]

Best of luck to you guys this season. I just want to say I’m very grateful for the people on here who made sure my time in Champaign a blast. All of the recommendations/advice was very much appreciated. For anyone here making the trip to Columbus on the 26th feel free to reach out with any practical questions, food suggestions, or anything else I can help with. I’d love to return the favor.

Thanks! We are heading to Columbus for the first time next weekend. We aren't arriving until around 9 Friday, so probably won't do anything that evening, but if you have any suggestions on where to go, i.e. bars or restaurants, before or after the game Saturday, I would appreciate it.

 

[illiniwil]

I called the ticket office and they were able to confirm
that i will receive them but didn't know if it would be
monday or tuesday. she gave me the section and row
number.

 

[Birdus]

Does anyone here actually think O. State will punt in this game?

 

[SampsonRelpenk]

Does anyone here actually think O. State will punt in this game?

I’d settle for our punter not letting his knee hit the ground.

 

[BWBW]

Does anyone here actually think O. State will punt in this game?

Perhaps a fake punt?