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Ohio state quarterback Justin Fields plays Rutgers during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, November. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. AP

In almost every other year, Justin Fields would be ranked No.. 1 to steer. 1 overall electoral status, but while Trevor Lawrence is getting all the attention of the draft so far, Fields seems almost certain to finish second overall.

The duo could be on a collision course to meet in the college football playoff. Until then, Fields will take over the meeting in Illinois on Saturday lunchtime.

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No.. 3 Ohio State (4-0, 4-0 Big Ten, No.. 4 CFP) in Illinois (2-3, 2-3) Saturday at 12 p.m. EST (FS1).

The state of Ohio is ruling the dots as expected, but has shown some worrying security flaws in closing games. Last week, the Buckeyes had a comfortable four touchdown lead early in the second half and had to survive a comeback in Indiana to get away with a 42:35 win. In their previous game, the Buckeyes allowed Rutgers to score 24 in the second half. Meanwhile, the Illinois has won two times in a row.

Illinois ’running backs vs.. . Defense of the State of Ohio. Backs Mike Epstein and Chase Brown each rushed over 100 yards last week, for a total of 223 yards and three TDs. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes defense ended Indiana’s current game, holding back three Hoosiers for a total of 20 yards and zero touchdowns. However, the unit was more prone to the pass.

On Friday, the Buckeyes announced that head coach Ryan Day had tested positive for COVID-19 and would not be traveling to Illinois for the game. Deputy Head / Defensive Coach Larry Johnson will serve as interim coach.

« I spoke to Coach Day and he is physically fine, » said Sporting Director Gene Smith. « Our team wants to play this game and we will do everything we can to make it happen. « . All decisions about the well-being of our student athletes and staff will continue to be guided by our medical staff. ”

State of Ohio: WR Garrett Wilson has more than 100 reception yards in each of the first four games. Last week against Indiana, the second player caught seven for 169 yards and two touchdowns. He averages 16 1/2 meters per catch.

Illinois: QB Brandon Peters threw for a touchdown and ran for another in his first game in almost a month due to COVID-19. He was 18 of 25 for 205 yards and threw at seven different receivers.

Ohio State has won the last eight games in the series. . . . The teams play for the Illibuck Trophy, the carved wooden turtle that has been awarded to the winner of the Ohio State / Illinois game since 1925. . . . Justin Fields, of Ohio, ranks fourth nationwide for quarterback efficiency. . . . The Illinois Defense had five food stalls in Nebraska (three interceptions, two fumbles). . . . The Illinois started four different quarterbacks in their first four games. . . . Illinois LB Jake Hansen is one of three players in the country with multiple interceptions, forced fiddling, and fiddly restores. . . . Illinois leads the Big Ten at Rushing Yards (Jan.. 112) and ranks second in rushing yards per game (222). 4), behind Ohio State (233. 3). . . . Buckeye’s RB Master Teague III averaged 95 rushing yards per game and had 100-yard efforts against Penn State and Indiana. . . . The Illinois ranks second nationwide in both returns on sales (2nd. 0) and fiddly restores (10). . . . Peters and TE Griffin Moore were given a 21-day hiatus in October after positive COVID-19 tests. 29.

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