Ohio State football defeats Illinois 42-19 in conference opener

Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19 on September 26, as Jeremiah Smith recorded career highs in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Quarterback Julian Sayin contributed significantly, throwing for 367 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for a score. Despite a high yardage total from Illinois, Ohio State's defense managed to contain Illinois to 19 points, although they gave up 462 yards overall. The Buckeyes will look to build on their performance in upcoming games after extending their win streak against Illinois to 10.

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