We asked Columbus Dispatch football beat writer Bill Rabinowitz his thoughts on the Buckeyes going into today's Illinois-Ohio State game at Ohio Stadium.
Any chance the Buckeyes get caught looking ahead to Michigan?
Yes, there is that chance, given Illinois' record and Ohio State's emphasis on Michigan. But Urban Meyer seems intent this week on making sure that doesn't happen. He wouldn't take the bait when asked about the College Football Playoff or anything that didn't pertain to the task at hand, and there's no doubt he's insisted on that hyper-focus with his players and assistant coaches.