Across The Field: Illinois Beat Writer Bob Asmussen Discusses Illini’s Stunning Loss to Indiana, Playoff Hopes and Excitement for Ohio State Game

sports • 10/9/2025

Longtime Illinois beat writer Bob Asmussen breaks down the Illini and says Saturday’s game vs. Ohio State might be the biggest game Illinois has hosted in over 100 years.

Bob Asmussen, who’s covered Illinois football for The News-Gazette for 37 years, says there’s massive excitement in Champaign for this weekend’s matchup as the 17th-ranked Illini welcome the top-ranked Buckeyes to town. Despite their stunning 53-poin... [4335 chars]