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Ohio State leads Illinois 21-10 at halftime in Columbus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:49 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

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Summary

Ohio State is ahead of Illinois 21-10 with 1:32 remaining in the second quarter. Illinois scored a 43-yard field goal from Ethan Moczulski but faces a challenge holding back Ohio State's offensive momentum. Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin has been effective, marking his third touchdown pass to Jeremiah Smith. Illinois struggled defensively, allowing Sayin to escape pressure and maintain drives. The first half sees Illinois attempting to rally before halftime.

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•Ohio State leads Illinois 21-10 at halftime.
•Illinois scores on a 43-yard field goal.
•Julian Sayin throws three touchdowns in the half.
•Illinois' defense struggles against Ohio State's offense.
•Match is ongoing with 1:32 left in the second quarter.

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5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Gameday Central Ohio State 21, Illinois 10; 1:32 2nd

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Sep. 26—Double dip on the table? 8 plays, 50 yards, 2:40 Bret Bielema loves to score at the end of the first half and, having deferred after winning the coin toss, score again to start the second half. Illinois is halfway there after Ethan Moczulski's 43-yard field goal capped another scoring drive. (Even if it could have been better had Katin Houser not missed an open Brayden Trimble in the ...
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