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Ohio State's Game Against Illinois Canceled, Team Activities Paused Due to Positive COVID-19 Tests at Ohio State

Ohio State's road trip to Illinois has been called off.

The Buckeyes will no longer be traveling to Champaign, where they were set to play the Illini on Saturday at noon, as the game was canceled on Friday night due to positive COVID-19 tests within the program.

Per a news release from Ohio State:

The Department of Athletics has paused all team-related football activities. The decision to cancel and pause was made jointly by Director of Athletics Gene Smith, University President Kristina M. Johnson, head team physician Dr. Jim Borchers and in consultation with the Big Ten Conference.