US EditionNo. 1 Ohio State Turns 3 Takeaways Into 21 Points and Beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16
Ohio State scored 24 points off turnovers and has not allowed a touchdown in over 178 minutes of game time this season, maintaining control against Illinois.
- On Saturday, the Illinois Fighting Illini trailed top-ranked Ohio State 34-16 in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
- Ohio State's defense converted an interception by Luke Altmyer and two fumble recoveries by Caden Curry and Kayden McDonald into three touchdowns.
- Julian Sayin completed 19 of 27 passes for 166 yards while CJ Donaldson rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns, and Jayden Fielding kicked a 31-yard field goal off a turnover.
- The win kept Ohio State Buckeyes atop the AP poll with a 6-0, 3-0 record while Illinois Fighting Illini fell to 5-2, 2-2, extending Ohio State's 10-game winning streak over Illinois.
- The Ohio State defense has not allowed a touchdown in 178:02 of game time and still prevents first-half touchdowns, emphasizing their long-term defensive strength.
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No. 17 Illinois unable to slow down No. 1 Ohio State, falls 34-16
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes beat No. 17 Illinois 34-16 on Saturday.Sayin completed 19 of 27 passes for 166 yards. Donaldson rushed for 44 yards. Jeremiah Smith had five catches for 42 yards and a TD for the Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten).Illinois' Luke Altmyer threw for 248 yards …
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The Morning JournalNo. 1 Ohio State turns three takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois, 34-16
By STEVE STEIN CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes beat No. 17 Illinois 34-16 on Saturday. Sayin completed 19 of 27 passes for 166 yards. Donaldson rushed for 44 yards. Jeremiah Smith had five catches for 42 yards and a TD for the Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten). Illinois’ Luke Altmyer thr…
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No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16
Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes defeated No. 17 Illinois 34-16.
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