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   Buckeyes Hold the Line: No. 1 Ohio State Overpowers No. 17 Illinois In a clash of ranked titans, No. 1 Ohio State marched into Champaign and left with a 34-16 victory that felt more like a statement than a score. The Fighting Illini, riding a wave of momentum and a top-20 ranking, had hoped to shake the national order. But the Buckeyes, seasoned and unshaken, reminded everyone why they sit atop the college football throne. From the opening drive, Ohio State dictated tempo and tone. Their defense swarmed, their offense churned, and their stars delivered. Bo Jackson, the Buckeyes’ bruising backfield presence, carved out critical yardage and capped drives with the kind of physicality that defines championship football. His contributions weren’t flashy—they were foundational. Illinois, for their part, refused to fold. Hank Beatty, the Illini’s reliable route-runner, found seams and kept chains moving, offering glimpses of the grit that earned his team national respect. But agai...

   Le Roy Edges Heyworth in Grit-Fueled Rivalry For nearly a decade, the Le Roy Panthers have held a firm grip on their rivalry with the Heyworth Hornets, a series defined less by flashy plays and more by the relentless grind of Midwestern football. Each meeting between these Heart of Illinois foes has been a collision of tradition, pride, and punishing ground attacks that echo the region’s roots. On October 10, 2025, that legacy continued in a bruising 14-12 slugfest that felt more like trench warfare than a modern football game. From the opening whistle, both teams leaned into their identities—no frills, no finesse, just a steady diet of inside runs, clock control, and defensive resolution. The turf bore the scars of a night spent hammering the line of scrimmage, as backs churned through contact and linemen battled for inches. Heyworth, hungry to break a long losing streak against Le Roy, brought an edge that kept the Panthers from ever pulling away. But Le Roy, true to form...