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Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, November 3, 2012. Ohio State kept the Illibuck

No. 6 Ohio State beat Illinois 52–⁠22. It was their 99th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 65–⁠30–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois2–⁠10 in 2012
22
Home6Ohio State12–⁠0 in 2012
52

Final at Ohio Stadium, ColumbusTV: ESPN, ESPNMAttendance 105,311

At kickoff
45°F, a few clouds, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Ohio State University Airport (KOSU), 10 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois608822
Ohio State72471452

Standouts

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Player stats

Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Nathan Scheelhaase19/349601
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Nathan Scheelhaase153607
Jon Davis82718
Donovonn Young61706
Miles Osei2205
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Darius Millines537011
Ryan Lankford21407
Jon Davis21409
Donovonn Young510010

Ohio State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Braxton Miller12/2022620
Kenny Guiton1/21100
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Carlos Hyde18137324
Braxton Miller1873114
Bri’onte Dunn1373111
Rod Smith532012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Corey Brown479137
Rod Smith255151
Nick Vannett245031
Jake Stoneburner124024
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Travis Howard1250

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

IllinoisOhio State
170Total yards567
96Passing yards237
74Rushing yards330
2.8Yards per pass10.8
2.3Yards per rush5.8
15First downs32
2–⁠14Third downs5–⁠10
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠1
1Turnovers2
6–⁠36Penalties6–⁠79
26:04Possession33:26

Efficiency

IllinoisOhio State
43%Success rate58%
−0.11EPA per play0.25
0.44Explosiveness0.83
−0.04Rushing EPA0.45
−0.15Passing EPA−0.14
21%Passing-down success50%
−0.25First-down EPA0.02
0.00Second-down EPA0.51
−0.02Third-down EPA0.54

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 90% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Ohio State end zoneIllinois end zone IllinoisResult not recorded IllinoisPunt, 6 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 IllinoisField goal, 10 playsQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 IllinoisField goal, 9 playsQ1 Ohio StateField goal, 10 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ2 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ2 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 IllinoisInterception, 6 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 11 playsQ3 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StateFumble, 2 playsQ3 IllinoisTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 Ohio StateFumble return TD, 10 plays (Illinois scores)Q4 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 IllinoisEnd of game, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Ohio State drives left to right, Illinois right to left.
  1. IllinoisResult not recorded, 0 yards
  2. IllinoisPunt, 6 plays, 10 yards
  3. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  4. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  5. Q1 IllinoisField goal, 10 plays, 39 yards
  6. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 79 yards
  7. Q1 IllinoisField goal, 9 plays, 14 yards
  8. Q1 Ohio StateField goal, 10 plays, 39 yards
  9. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  10. Q2 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 64 yards
  11. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 1 yard
  12. Q2 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 61 yards
  13. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 12 yards
  14. Q2 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 50 yards
  15. Q2 IllinoisInterception, 6 plays, 69 yards
  16. Q2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  17. Q3 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, −41 yards
  18. Q3 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  19. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 11 plays, 73 yards
  20. Q3 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  21. Q3 Ohio StateFumble, 2 plays, −9 yards
  22. Q3 IllinoisTouchdown run, 7 plays, −8 yards
  23. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 75 yards
  24. Q4 Ohio StateFumble return TD, 10 plays (Illinois scores), 51 yards
  25. Q4 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 44 yards
  26. Q4 IllinoisEnd of game, 4 plays, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Ohio State 7, Illinois 6
Illinois Result not recorded
15:00Drew Basil kickoff for 55 yards returned by Terry Hawthorne for 17 yards to the Illin 27.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 27Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for a loss of 7 yards to the Illin 20.
14:502nd & 17 at own 20Donovonn Young rush for 6 yards to the Illin 26.
14:003rd & 11 at own 26Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for 8 yards to the Illin 34.
13:074th & 3 at own 34Justin DuVernois punt for 34 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the OhSt 32.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
13:051st & 10 at own 32Braxton Miller rush for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 30.
12:402nd & 12 at own 30Braxton Miller rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 35.
12:003rd & 7 at own 35Braxton Miller sacked by Tim Kynard and Akeem Spence for a loss of 8 yards to the OhSt 27.
11:354th & 15 at own 27Ben Buchanan punt for 37 yards, returned by Terry Hawthorne for no gain to the Illin 36.
Illinois Field goal, 10 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 36Nathan Scheelhaase rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 34.
10:552nd & 12 at own 34Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Jon Davis for 9 yards to the Illin 43.
10:453rd & 3 at own 43Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Evan Wilson for 5 yards to the Illin 48 for a 1ST down.
10:051st & 10 at own 48Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 7 yards to the OhSt 45.
9:302nd & 3 at opp 45Donovonn Young rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 41 for a 1ST down.
9:201st & 10 at opp 41Donovonn Young rush for no gain to the OhSt 41.
9:002nd & 10 at opp 41Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Ryan Lankford for 7 yards to the OhSt 34.
8:453rd & 3 at opp 34OHIO ST penalty 5 yard Pass Interference on Christian Bryant accepted, no play.
8:291st & 10 at opp 29ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
8:151st & 15 at opp 34Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Darius Millines for 9 yards to the OhSt 25.
7:552nd & 6 at opp 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Ryan Lankford.
7:523rd & 6 at opp 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Darius Millines.
7:484th & 6 at opp 25Nick Immekus 43 yard field goal GOOD.Illinois 3, Ohio State 0
7:48Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 64 yards returned by Rod Smith for 20 yards to the OhSt 21.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 10 plays
7:451st & 10 at own 21Carlos Hyde rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 23.
7:302nd & 8 at own 23Carlos Hyde rush for 19 yards to the OhSt 42 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at own 42Rod Smith rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 47.
6:152nd & 5 at own 47Rod Smith rush for 3 yards to the 50 yard line.
5:503rd & 2 at the 50Rod Smith rush for 3 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down.
5:301st & 10 at opp 47Braxton Miller pass complete to Jake Stoneburner for 24 yards to the Illin 23 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at opp 23Carlos Hyde rush for 4 yards to the Illin 19.
4:502nd & 6 at opp 19Braxton Miller rush for 11 yards to the Illin 8 for a 1ST down.
4:271st & goal at opp 8Braxton Miller rush for 5 yards to the Illin 3.
4:142nd & goal at opp 3Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 7, Illinois 3
4:14Drew Basil extra point GOOD.
4:14Drew Basil kickoff for 65 yards returned by Terry Hawthorne for 45 yards to the Illin 45.
Illinois Field goal, 9 plays
4:101st & 10 at own 45Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 49.
3:452nd & 4 at opp 49Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Darius Millines for 11 yards to the OhSt 38 for a 1ST down.
3:351st & 10 at opp 38Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 35.
3:002nd & 7 at opp 35Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete, OHIO ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Christian Bryant accepted for a 1ST down.
2:151st & 10 at opp 20Donovonn Young rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 14.
1:452nd & 4 at opp 14Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 10 for a 1ST down.
1:351st & goal at opp 10Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Evan Wilson.
1:002nd & goal at opp 10Donovonn Young rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 9.
0:413rd & goal at opp 9Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Jon Davis.
0:384th & goal at opp 9Nick Immekus 28 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 7, Illinois 6
0:38Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Ohio State Field goal, 10 plays
0:351st & 10 at own 25Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Nick Vannett.
0:152nd & 10 at own 25Braxton Miller rush for 12 yards to the OhSt 37 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 37Nick Vannett rush for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 36.
Q2 15:002nd & 11 at own 36Braxton Miller rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 44.
Q2 14:503rd & 3 at own 44Rod Smith rush for 9 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:001st & 10 at opp 47Braxton Miller pass complete to Nick Vannett for 31 yards to the Illin 16 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:301st & 10 at opp 16Braxton Miller rush for 1 yard to the Illin 15.
Q2 13:002nd & 9 at opp 15Braxton Miller rush for 1 yard to the Illin 14.
Q2 12:303rd & 8 at opp 14Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Michael Thomas.
Q2 12:104th & 8 at opp 14Drew Basil 31 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 10, Illinois 6
Q2 12:10Drew Basil kickoff for 62 yards returned by Terry Hawthorne for 30 yards to the Illin 33.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Ohio State 31, Illinois 6
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
12:001st & 10 at own 33Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 3 yards to the Illin 36.
11:312nd & 7 at own 36Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Eddie Viliunas.
11:153rd & 7 at own 36Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Darius Millines for 6 yards to the Illin 42.
10:444th & 1 at own 42Justin DuVernois punt for 22 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the OhSt 36.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 5 plays
10:201st & 10 at own 36Carlos Hyde rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 41.
10:002nd & 5 at own 41Braxton Miller rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 49 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at own 49Braxton Miller rush for 14 yards to the Illin 37 for a 1ST down.
9:101st & 10 at opp 37Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 32 yards to the Illin 5 for a 1ST down.
9:011st & goal at opp 5Carlos Hyde rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 16, Illinois 6
9:01Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 17, Illinois 6
9:01Drew Basil kickoff for 65 yards returned by Terry Hawthorne for 14 yards to the Illin 14.
Illinois Punt, 5 plays
8:351st & 10 at own 14Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 7 yards to the Illin 21.
8:302nd & 3 at own 21Miles Osei rush for 5 yards to the Illin 26 for a 1ST down.
8:001st & 10 at own 26Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 6 yards to the Illin 32.
7:242nd & 4 at own 32ILLINOIS penalty 15 yard Illegal Block accepted, no play.
6:542nd & 19 at own 17Team rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Illin Nathan Scheelhaase at the Illin 9.
6:303rd & 27 at own 9Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 6 yards to the Illin 15, ILLINOIS penalty Holding declined.
6:034th & 21 at own 15Justin DuVernois punt for 59 yards, returned by Philly Brown for 13 yards to the OhSt 39.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
6:001st & 10 at own 39Braxton Miller pass incomplete.
5:242nd & 10 at own 39Carlos Hyde rush for 10 yards to the OhSt 49 for a 1ST down.
5:141st & 10 at own 49Braxton Miller pass complete to Rod Smith for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 23, Illinois 6
5:14Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 24, Illinois 6
5:14Drew Basil kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Illinois Punt, 5 plays
4:451st & 10 at own 25Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 5 yards to the Illin 30.
4:402nd & 5 at own 30Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Darius Millines for 7 yards to the Illin 37 for a 1ST down.
4:261st & 10 at own 37Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete.
4:222nd & 10 at own 37Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Spencer Harris.
4:163rd & 10 at own 37Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Matt LaCosse.
4:104th & 10 at own 37Justin DuVernois punt for 18 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the 50 yard line, ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard Illegal Motion accepted.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 5 plays
3:501st & 10 at the 50Braxton Miller rush for 11 yards to the Illin 39 for a 1ST down.
3:451st & 10 at opp 39Carlos Hyde rush for 11 yards to the Illin 28 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 28Braxton Miller pass complete to Nick Vannett for 14 yards to the Illin 14 for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at opp 14Braxton Miller rush for 10 yards to the Illin 4 for a 1ST down.
1:561st & goal at opp 4Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 30, Illinois 6
1:56Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 31, Illinois 6
1:56Drew Basil kickoff for 64 yards returned by Terry Hawthorne for 29 yards to the Illin 30.
Illinois Interception, 6 plays
1:451st & 10 at own 30Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for 10 yards to the Illin 40 for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at own 40Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 7 yards to the Illin 47.
1:262nd & 3 at own 47Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Darius Millines for 4 yards to the OhSt 49 for a 1ST down.
1:041st & 10 at opp 49Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Dami Ayoola for no gain to the OhSt 49.
0:512nd & 10 at opp 49Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Ryan Lankford.
0:373rd & 10 at opp 49Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Travis Howard at the OhSt 40, returned for 24 yards to the OhSt 49, OHIO ST penalty 15 yard Tripping accepted.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
0:351st & 10 at own 49Braxton Miller rush for no gain to the OhSt 49, ILLINOIS penalty 0 yard Delay of Game accepted.
0:252nd & 10 at own 49Braxton Miller pass incomplete.
0:113rd & 10 at own 49Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Rod Smith.
0:214th & 10 at own 49Timeout OHIO STATE, clock 0:21.
0:034th & 10 at own 49Ben Buchanan punt for 22 yards, downed at the Illin 29.
Illinois 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 29Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 3 yards to the Illin 32.
Q3 15:00Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 65 yards returned by Rod Smith for 26 yards to the OhSt 26.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Ohio State 38, Illinois 14
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 26Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Jake Stoneburner.
14:502nd & 10 at own 26Carlos Hyde rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 30.
14:003rd & 6 at own 30Braxton Miller pass incomplete.
13:534th & 6 at own 30Ben Buchanan punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Terry Hawthorne at the Illin 28.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
13:501st & 10 at own 28Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 3 yards to the Illin 31.
13:402nd & 7 at own 31Donovonn Young rush for no gain to the Illin 31.
13:153rd & 7 at own 31Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Darius Millines.
12:314th & 7 at own 31Justin DuVernois punt for 51 yards, returned by Philly Brown for 9 yards to the OhSt 27.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 11 plays
12:151st & 10 at own 27Carlos Hyde rush for 24 yards to the Illin 49 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at opp 49Carlos Hyde rush for a loss of 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
12:052nd & 11 at the 50Carlos Hyde rush for 20 yards to the Illin 30 for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at opp 30Braxton Miller pass complete to Evan Spencer for 9 yards to the Illin 21.
11:202nd & 1 at opp 21Braxton Miller sacked by Glenn Foster for a loss of 4 yards to the Illin 25.
11:003rd & 5 at opp 25Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 4 yards to the Illin 21.
9:554th & 1 at opp 21Carlos Hyde rush for 2 yards to the Illin 19 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 19Braxton Miller pass complete to Devin Smith for 9 yards to the Illin 10.
9:002nd & 1 at opp 10Braxton Miller sacked by Glenn Foster for a loss of 4 yards to the Illin 14.
7:253rd & 5 at opp 14Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 7:25.
6:503rd & 5 at opp 14Rod Smith rush for 12 yards to the Illin 2 for a 1ST down.
6:451st & goal at opp 2Braxton Miller rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 38, Illinois 6
6:45Drew Basil extra point GOOD.
6:45Drew Basil kickoff for 62 yards returned by Terry Hawthorne for 23 yards to the Illin 26.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
6:151st & 10 at own 26Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for a loss of 6 yards to the Illin 20.
5:452nd & 16 at own 20Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 6 yards to the Illin 26.
5:203rd & 10 at own 26Nathan Scheelhaase sacked by John Simon for a loss of 10 yards to the Illin 16.
4:314th & 20 at own 16Justin DuVernois punt for 40 yards, returned by Philly Brown for 3 yards to the OhSt 47.
Ohio State Fumble, 2 plays
4:151st & 10 at own 47Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 6 yards to the Illin 47.
3:452nd & 4 at opp 47OHIO ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
3:232nd & 19 at own 38Braxton Miller pass complete to Rod Smith for 4 yards, fumbled at the OhSt 42.
Illinois Touchdown run, 7 plays
3:151st & 10 at opp 42Jon Davis rush for 7 yards to the OhSt 35.
3:002nd & 3 at opp 35Jon Davis rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 31 for a 1ST down.
1:501st & 10 at opp 31Miles Osei rush for a loss of 3 yards to the OhSt 34.
1:402nd & 13 at opp 34Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Ryan Lankford for 7 yards to the OhSt 27.
1:243rd & 6 at opp 27OHIO ST penalty 14 yard Roughing Passer accepted, no play.
1:151st & 10 at opp 13Jon Davis rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 5.
1:002nd & 2 at opp 5Jon Davis rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 1 for a 1ST down.
0:531st & goal at opp 1Jon Davis rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 38, Illinois 12
0:53Two-point conversion attempt, Tim Russell pass to Matt LaCosse GOOD.Ohio State 38, Illinois 14
0:531st & 10 at own 35OHIO ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
0:531st at the 50Zalewski, Taylor kickoff 50 yards to the OHIOST0, touchback.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
0:501st & 10 at own 25Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Jeff Heuerman.
0:152nd & 10 at own 25Carlos Hyde rush for 10 yards to the OhSt 35 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 35Carlos Hyde rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 39.
Q4 14:552nd & 6 at own 39Carlos Hyde rush for 13 yards to the Illin 48 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:101st & 10 at opp 48Braxton Miller pass complete to Jeff Heuerman for 5 yards to the Illin 43.
Q4 13:552nd & 5 at opp 43Carlos Hyde rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Illin 44.
Q4 13:273rd & 6 at opp 44Braxton Miller rush for 7 yards to the Illin 37 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:391st & 10 at opp 37Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 44, Illinois 14
Q4 12:39Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 45, Illinois 14
4th quarter5 drives, then Ohio State 52, Illinois 22
Illinois Result not recorded
12:391st & 10 at own 35Basil, Drew kickoff 65 yards to the ILLINOIS0, touchback.
12:251st & goal at opp 0Davis, Jon rush for 3 yards to the ILLINOIS28.
Illinois Punt, 6 plays
12:152nd & 7 at own 28Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for 5 yards to the Illin 33.
11:453rd & 2 at own 33Jon Davis rush for 3 yards to the Illin 36 for a 1ST down.
11:001st & 10 at own 36Jon Davis rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Illin 32.
10:302nd & 14 at own 32Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Jon Davis for 6 yards to the Illin 38.
10:203rd & 8 at own 38Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete.
9:504th & 8 at own 38Justin DuVernois punt for 47 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the OhSt 15.
Ohio State Fumble return TD, 10 plays (Illinois scores)
9:451st & 10 at own 15Bri’onte Dunn rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 18.
9:302nd & 7 at own 18Bri’onte Dunn rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 22.
8:303rd & 3 at own 22ILLINOIS penalty 6 yard Pass Interference accepted, no play.
8:001st & 10 at own 28Bri’onte Dunn rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 36.
7:352nd & 2 at own 36Bri’onte Dunn rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 39 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at own 39Kenny Guiton pass incomplete.
7:152nd & 10 at own 39Kenny Guiton rush for 23 yards to the Illin 38 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 38Kenny Guiton pass complete to Chris Fields for 11 yards to the Illin 27 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at opp 27Bri’onte Dunn rush for 3 yards to the Illin 24.
6:152nd & 7 at opp 24Bri’onte Dunn rush for 8 yards to the Illin 16 for a 1ST down.
4:561st & 10 at opp 16Kenny Guiton rush, fumbled, recovered by Illin Ashante Williams at the Illin 23, Ashante Williams for 77 yards, to the OhSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 45, Illinois 22
4:56Two-point conversion attempt, Tim Russell rush GOOD.
4:56Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 9 yards.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 7 plays
4:561st & 10 at opp 44Bri’onte Dunn rush for 7 yards to the Illin 37.
4:302nd & 3 at opp 37Bri’onte Dunn rush for 9 yards to the Illin 28 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at opp 28Bri’onte Dunn rush for 5 yards to the Illin 23.
3:152nd & 5 at opp 23Bri’onte Dunn rush for 11 yards to the Illin 12 for a 1ST down.
2:451st & 10 at opp 12Bri’onte Dunn rush for 4 yards to the Illin 8.
1:592nd & 6 at opp 8Bri’onte Dunn rush for 5 yards to the Illin 3.
1:263rd & 1 at opp 3Bri’onte Dunn rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 51, Illinois 22
1:26Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 52, Illinois 22
1:263rd & 1 at own 35Basil, Drew kickoff 65 yards to the ILLINOIS0, touchback.
Illinois End of game, 4 plays
1:151st & 10 at own 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Dami Ayoola for 12 yards to the Illin 37 for a 1ST down.
0:551st & 10 at own 37Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Dami Ayoola for a loss of 3 yards to the Illin 34.
0:302nd & 13 at own 34Nathan Scheelhaase sacked by Adolphus Washington for a loss of 11 yards to the Illin 23.
0:003rd & 24 at own 23Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Matt LaCosse.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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