COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Illini and Buckeyes can sleep in.
The Illinois at No. 11 Ohio State game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, the Big Ten Conference announced Monday.
The contest will open the Big Ten season for both teams. It will be televised on a regional basis by ABC/ESPN.
The Illini (1-1) have this Saturday off to prepare for the game. The Buckeyes (1-1) make the short trip to Cleveland where they will be the visiting team against Toledo (1-1).
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