College Football · Buckeyes Wire

Ohio State vs. Illinois: The history of the Illibuck trophy

Published by Buckeyes Wire on September 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET

A live turtle became one of the Big Ten’s most unique trophies. Here is how the century-old tradition began and why it matters Saturday.

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