When one of the winningest coaches in college football history decides to announce his retirement, Ohio State's next basketball game against Illinois on Wednesday night at the United Center in Chicago takes a back seat to the big Urban Meyer news of the day.
Nonetheless, the No. 19 Buckeyes (7-1) are aiming for a 2-0 start in Big Ten play after a convincing 79-59 victory at home on Sunday night over Minnesota.
Ohio State cancelled a scheduled news conference on Tuesday with coach Chris Holtmann to preview to game against Illinois after the Meyer retirement story broke in Columbus.