Article updated: 11/2/2012 3:06 PM

Stakes dramatically different for Buckeyes, Illini

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Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase drops back to pass Saturday during the second half against Indiana in Champaign. Illinois will try to break their five-game losing streak on the road Saturday against Ohio State.

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To outside observers, it looks like a mismatch. No. 6 Ohio State is 10-0, can clinch a share of the title in its Big Ten division and can keep alive any flickering hopes of being the last unbeaten standing when the final poll votes are cast. Illinois (2-6) has lost its last five games and in conference play is 0-4 this year with a 10-game losing skid. With problems on both sides of the ball, the Illini are four-touchdown underdogs.

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