Illinois heads into its Big Ten opener at Ohio State with some serious battle scars from a nonconference schedule packed with ranked teams. After knocking off No. 13 Tennessee, the Illini look sharper, but coach Brad Underwood admits the lack of practice time has made things feel like an NBA preseason. Meanwhile, Ohio State just saw transfer Brandon Noel explode for 29 points, showing the Buckeyes have new weapons. With Illinois’ freshman Keaton Wagler quietly putting up mature numbers, this matchup feels like a real test of depth and resilience. Who do you think has the edge with all these moving pieces? #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #OhioState