Illinois vs Ohio State College Football Week 4 Lines: The 13th-ranked Buckeyes hope to build off their latest victory while trying to prevent the Illini from pulling off another upset in Columbus during Saturday's 3:30 PM ET Big Ten opener for both schools. The College Football Week 4 Lines makers at Sportsbook.com have the Ohio State Buckeyes -14 point favorites against the Illinois Illini.
Ohio State (2-1) bounced back from a disappointing 18-15 home loss to then No. 3 Southern California on Sept. 12, by routing Toledo 38-0 at Cleveland Browns Stadium last Saturday. After totaling 265 yards against the Trojans, the Buckeyes rolled up 522 — including 247 on the ground — against the Rockets.
"The disappointment was two weeks ago," Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said. "But the task at hand is Illinois and the task at hand is the Big Ten. I'd like to think we're aware enough to know that we've got to get much better." The College Football Week 4 Lines experts at Sportsbook.com have the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Illini Total set at 49 points.
The Illini rolled to a 45-17 win over Illinois State, one week after a disappointing 37-9 season-opening loss to Missouri in St. Louis. "We all know the next game is going to be a great challenge," Illinois coach Ron Zook said. "But once again, I haven't changed my thinking that this football team can be a great team." Senior quarterback Juice Williams has thrown six touchdowns and one interception while rushing for 118 yards on 25 carries in his last two games against Ohio State. The Illini are expected to have him back after he strained his quadriceps early against Illinois State.
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