Illinois vs Ohio State Preview + Huge Basketball Recruiting Update 9.25.26

Fall football is heating up in Champaign!

On this episode of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular, Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy, and Mike Cagley break down Illinois' massive road test at Ohio State, then Ked Prince rides in with a jaw-dropping recruiting roundup after four Top-25 basketball recruits visited campus for the SIU game! Plus, the guys debut their 2026 College Football Picks segment with predictions across the SEC, Big Ten, and Pac-12.

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️ Show Rundown (Timestamps)

• 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the Sports Spectacular
• 00:14 – Illinois (2-1) heads to Columbus to face Ohio State
• 02:50 – Colin Dixon's historic touchdown pace & breakout season
• 05:50 – Bret Bielema speaks to media ahead of Ohio State matchup
• 06:00 – Ked Prince joins with a basketball recruiting roundup
• 07:20 – Darius Wabbington (2027, Phoenix AZ) — Illinois vs. Arizona battle
• 11:20 – Moussa Kamissoko visit — Syracuse emerging as leader
• 13:00 – 2028 class intro: Dylan Betts, a 7'3" rim protector
• 16:20 – Bentley Lusakueno visit — talented 2028 forward
• 19:00 – ️ Buzz on Quentin Coleman & Lincoln Williams (Kankakee)
• 20:30 – 2026 Picks Debut: Texas at Tennessee
• 21:45 – Ole Miss vs Florida — can Sumrall pull the upset?
• 22:30 – Oregon at USC — Ducks or Trojans stay unbeaten?
• 23:30 – Texas A&M vs LSU — loser drops to 0-2 in SEC
• 24:30 – Wrap-up & sign off — Kickoff info for Illinois-Ohio State

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