Illinois has gotten blown out by Indiana and may not pose a massive threat to Ohio State, but Luke Altmyer has a case as the best quarterback on the schedule.
Mapping out Ohio State’s 2025 season, one that started against preseason Heisman Trophy favorite Arch Manning and then No. 1 Texas, a Week 7 trip to Champaign, Illinois, could have been easily overlooked. However, as the No. 1 Buckeyes prepare for No. 17 Illinois on Saturday, the reality is that Matt Patricia and his defense are preparing for the best quarterback on their schedule.