Wasted Opportunity: Illinois Didn't Get the Hollywood Ending It Wanted Against Ohio State

Wasted opportunity: Illinois didn't get the Hollywood ending it wanted against Ohio State

You don't always get the fairytale ending. And so it was for Illinois on Saturday against No. 1-ranked Ohio State. The Buckeyes, two-touchdown favorites going in, won 18.

Ohio State successfully defends the Illibuck trophy against Illinois. - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - No. 17 Illinois (5-2) suffered its first defeat at home this season against No.1 Ohio State (6-0).  The Buckeyes beat the Illini 34-16 after forcing two turnovers in the first half. The post Ohio State successfully defends the Illibuck trophy against Illinois. appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

No. 1 Buckeyes 'want to be great,' cruise to 6-0

While other preseason Top 10 teams fight to remain ranked and keep College Football Playoff hopes alive, No. 1 Ohio State improved to 6-0 on Saturday with a mostly stress-free 34-16 victory at No. 17 Illinois, bolstered by a largely new-look defense.

Frames from the game: No. 1 Ohio State conquers No. 17 Illinois in Champaign

Ohio State redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Sayin completes a warmup drill before the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor A fan in the "Block I" student section of the Gies Memorial Stadium leans over the edge before the Illinois football game against Ohio State Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor Illinois freshman wide receiver Brayden Trimble …

Five Things: Ohio State Wins Comfortably Over Illinois In Champaign, Remains Unbeaten at 6-0

Ohio State passed its second road test of the season yesterday in Champaign as the Buckeyes built a 20-0 lead late in the second quarter and eventually secured a 34-16 victory over no. 17 Illinois.  The win improved OSU to 6-0 at the midway point of the regular season slate and gave head coach Ryan Day and his staff plenty of things to tighten up as the squad moves forward.  Quarterback Julian Sayin tossed two touchdowns and tailback CJ Donald…

Illini Football Gets Harsh Reality Check Against #1 Ohio State

Saturday saw Memorial Stadium, at the University of Illinois, with an atmosphere much more electric than usual. It’s extremely rare to see the stadium as full (and as orange) as it was for an 11 am kickoff. Of course, this is what happens when the Illinois Fighting Illini are ranked #17 in the nation, and playing the nation’s #1 team, who also happen to be the reigning national champions, in the Ohio State Buckeyes. Everybody shows up, and they’…