3 takeaways from Ohio State's 34-16 win over Illinois
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Ohio State football hits the road to take on a ranked Illinois team. Our writers at Buckeyes Wire each predict the outcome of the game Saturday.
The Fighting Illini had the top ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on their field looking for a historic upset. Instead Illinois got their second loss of the season, 34-16 to the #1 Buckeyes. Ohio State built a 20-0 lead in the first half and were really never threatened.
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,
Ohio State football is on the road for this week's Big Ten matchup and we are provided live updates. Here's some instant reaction and highlights.
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Turnovers plague Illini in loss to No. 1 Ohio State
Illinois has lost its first home game of the season against the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The Illini committed three turnovers, resulting in 21 points for the Buckeyes, and fell 34-16. It took until five minutes into the second half for Illinois to find the end zone,