The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, led by quarterback Julian Sayin, face the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,

The Illini fell short against the Buckeyes on Saturday, and we've identified the important numbers that explain why

Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day met with the media after the ranked road win vs. Illinois. Catch his postgame press conference here.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema met with the media following his team's loss to Ohio State. Watch and listen to what he said about the Buckeyes.

Ohio State Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith suffered an injury scare during the Illinois Fighting Illini game on Saturday.

The Buckeyes' defense forced three turnovers against No. 17 Illinois, which the offense converted into 17 points. Midseason All-American teams will be released next week, and those lists are going to be littered with Buckeyes. Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles were Preseason All-Americans. Arvell Reese and Caden Curry are first-half breakout players.

Ohio State will be without Lorenzo Styles Jr. in Illinois, but will have Kenyatta Jackson Jr., despite his injury vs Minnesota.

After 30 minutes of play, Ohio State leads 20 to 3 over Illinois. Here are three quick takeaways from the first half. Illinois' opening drive ended in disaster as quarterback Luke Altmyer's pass was tipped and intercepted by OSU linebacker Payton Pierce,