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Golden Nugz: B1G Edition - The East is up for grabs

It's been a long season, and after a few weeks hiatus, we're back with another look at our Big Ten brethren as the season runs (or maybe limps) to a close.

Illinois vs. Ohio State

Something something Ezekiel Elliott blah blah blah Ohio State whatever whatever 23 straight games, still undefeated. I think that's pretty much the entire story from the Buckeyes' relatively easy 28-3 win over Illinois after leading only 14-3 at halftime.

So let's just focus on Illinois instead. The defense played well enough for most of the game, but the Illini offense has been inconsistent this season, with quarterback Wes Lunt blowing hot and cold for much of that time.