By Danielle Daniels

Ryan Day OSU head coach Postgame Press Conference #1 OSU 34 #17 Illinois 16 10 11 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 1 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0) took advantage of three No. 17 Illinois (5-2, 2-2) turnovers on its way to a 34-16 win at Memorial Stadium Saturday in Champaign.

Illinois fumbled twice and the Buckeyes intercepted Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer once and took advantage with touchdowns after each miscue.

Julian Sayin completed 19-of-27 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns for the Buckeyes.

Jeremiah Smith had one receiving touchdown on five catches for 42 yards.

Bo Jackson and CJ Donaldson Jr. rushed the Buckeyes to a 106-47 lead on the ground with Jackson carrying 10 times for 47 yards and Donaldson scoring twice on 13 carries for 44 yards.

Sonny Styles led the defense with 10 tackles, including eight solos.

The Buckeyes remain on the road to face Wisconsin next Saturday in Madison. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. with CBS Sports providing the national broadcast.

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