COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Five reasons the Illinois Fighting Illini will beat the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes at noon Saturday in Champaign, Ill.
1. Wind: It's a cliche because it's true. Illinois' Memorial Stadium is windy, and that can make games there weird.
You know the last time Ohio State completed more than 20 passes at Illinois? When Steve Bellisari was 23 for 38 there in a 24-21 win for the Buckeyes in 2000.
Since then, Ohio State has won six games at Illinois. Two years ago, the Buckeyes dominated the Illini 60-35.