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Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, November 16, 2013. Ohio State kept the Illibuck

No. 3 Ohio State beat Illinois 60–⁠35. It was their 100th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 66–⁠30–⁠4 as played.

Away3Ohio State12–⁠2 in 2013
60
HomeIllinois4–⁠8 in 2013
35

Final at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), ChampaignTV: ESPNAttendance 44,095

At kickoff
58°F, overcast, wind 22 mph from the south, gusts to 30 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Universi Of Il Willard Airport (KCMI), 8 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee Todd Geerlings; umpire Rick Nelson; head linesman Mike Carr; line judge Rick Kruger; side judge Frank Steratore; field judge Terry Anderson; back judge Todd RansomGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State211491660
Illinois01471435

Standouts

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Player stats

Ohio State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Braxton Miller13/2915020
Kenny Guiton0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Carlos Hyde24246455
Braxton Miller16184170
Dontre Wilson1707
Kenny Guiton1404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Chris Fields258047
Corey Brown749112
Carlos Hyde226118
Devin Smith110010
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
C.J. Barnett1170
Bradley Roby1631

Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Nathan Scheelhaase33/5028822
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Josh Ferguson1569116
Nathan Scheelhaase1546135
Donovonn Young72207
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Steve Hull8105119
Matt LaCosse354024
Miles Osei437015
Justin Hardee334023

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

Team stats

Ohio StateIllinois
591Total yards420
150Passing yards288
441Rushing yards132
5.0Yards per pass5.8
10.5Yards per rush3.5
25First downs24
4–⁠13Third downs7–⁠18
1–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠1
1Turnovers2
7–⁠49Penalties7–⁠48
28:55Possession31:05

Efficiency

Ohio StateIllinois
45%Success rate43%
0.05EPA per play0.08
0.79Explosiveness0.90
0.30Rushing EPA0.19
−0.24Passing EPA0.05
24%Passing-down success36%
0.07First-down EPA−0.13
0.02Second-down EPA0.26
−0.06Third-down EPA0.31

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Ohio State −32, over/under 67.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Ohio State 99%, Illinois 1%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Illinois end zoneOhio State end zoneQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 IllinoisInterception, 4 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ1 IllinoisPick-six, 4 plays (Ohio State scores)Q1 IllinoisPunt, 5 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt return TD, 3 plays (Illinois scores)Q2 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 IllinoisTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ2 Ohio StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ3 Ohio StateFumble, 8 playsQ3 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 IllinoisSafety, 3 plays (Ohio State scores)Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ3 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StateMissed FG, 5 playsQ3 IllinoisTouchdown run, 5 playsQ4 Ohio StateField goal, 8 playsQ4 IllinoisTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 Ohio StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ4 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ4 IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ4 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 IllinoisEnd of game, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Illinois drives left to right, Ohio State right to left.
  1. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 77 yards
  2. Q1 IllinoisInterception, 4 plays, 24 yards
  3. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  4. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  5. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 94 yards
  6. Q1 IllinoisPick-six, 4 plays (Ohio State scores), 72 yards
  7. Q1 IllinoisPunt, 5 plays, 66 yards
  8. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 5 plays, 36 yards
  9. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −14 yards
  10. Q2 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 44 yards
  11. Q2 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 13 yards
  12. Q2 Ohio StatePunt return TD, 3 plays (Illinois scores), −16 yards
  13. Q2 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 52 yards
  14. Q2 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 75 yards
  15. Q2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  16. Q2 IllinoisTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 71 yards
  17. Q2 Ohio StateEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  18. Q3 IllinoisTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 75 yards
  19. Q3 Ohio StateFumble, 8 plays, 57 yards
  20. Q3 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  21. Q3 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  22. Q3 IllinoisSafety, 3 plays (Ohio State scores), −9 yards
  23. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 55 yards
  24. Q3 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  25. Q3 Ohio StateMissed FG, 5 plays, 36 yards
  26. Q3 IllinoisTouchdown run, 5 plays, 68 yards
  27. Q4 Ohio StateField goal, 8 plays, 38 yards
  28. Q4 IllinoisTouchdown run, 8 plays, 62 yards
  29. Q4 Ohio StatePunt, 5 plays, 21 yards
  30. Q4 IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, 4 yards
  31. Q4 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 60 yards
  32. Q4 IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  33. Q4 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 1 play, 55 yards
  34. Q4 IllinoisEnd of game, 6 plays, 19 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Ohio State 21, Illinois 0
Ohio State Touchdown run, 3 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 23Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Dontre Wilson.
14:432nd & 10 at own 23Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 7 yards to the OhSt 30.
14:243rd & 3 at own 30Braxton Miller rush for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 6, Illinois 0
14:24Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 7, Illinois 0
14:24Drew Basil kickoff for 59 yards returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 17 yards to the Illin 23.
Illinois Interception, 4 plays
14:051st & 10 at own 23Josh Ferguson rush for 9 yards to the Illin 32.
13:412nd & 1 at own 32Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 15 yards to the Illin 47 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at own 47Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for a loss of 5 yards to the Illin 42.
12:452nd & 15 at own 42OHIO ST penalty 5 yard Neutral Zone Infraction on Ryan Shazier accepted.
12:212nd & 10 at own 47Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by C.J. Barnett at the OhSt 25, returned for 17 yards to the OhSt 42.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
12:001st & 10 at own 42Braxton Miller rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Braxton Miller at the OhSt 33.
11:412nd & 19 at own 33Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Chris Fields.
11:303rd & 19 at own 33Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
11:214th & 19 at own 33Cameron Johnston punt for 63 yards, downed at the Illin 4.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
11:101st & 10 at own 4Josh Ferguson rush for no gain to the Illin 4.
10:202nd & 10 at own 4Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 9 yards to the Illin 13.
9:453rd & 1 at own 13Josh Ferguson rush for no gain to the Illin 13.
8:584th & 1 at own 13Justin DuVernois punt for 62 yards, returned by Philly Brown for a loss of 12 yards to the OhSt 6, OHIO ST penalty 7 yard Illegal Block accepted.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 10 plays
8:451st & 10 at own 6Carlos Hyde rush for 9 yards to the OhSt 15.
8:302nd & 1 at own 15Braxton Miller pass complete to Devin Smith for 10 yards to the OhSt 25 for a 1ST down.
7:501st & 10 at own 25Carlos Hyde rush for 9 yards to the OhSt 34.
7:212nd & 1 at own 34Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
7:003rd & 1 at own 34Carlos Hyde rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 36 for a 1ST down.
6:401st & 10 at own 36Braxton Miller rush for 31 yards to the Illin 33 for a 1ST down.
6:051st & 10 at opp 33Braxton Miller pass complete to Chris Fields for 11 yards to the Illin 22 for a 1ST down.
5:391st & 10 at opp 22Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
5:302nd & 10 at opp 22Carlos Hyde rush for 4 yards to the Illin 18.
4:553rd & 6 at opp 18Braxton Miller pass complete to Carlos Hyde for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 13, Illinois 0
4:55Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 14, Illinois 0
4:55Drew Basil kickoff for 43 yards returned by V’Angelo Bentley for no gain to the Illin 22.
Illinois Pick-six, 4 plays (Ohio State scores)
4:401st & 10 at own 22Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 3 yards to the Illin 25.
4:152nd & 7 at own 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 16 yards to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down.
3:461st & 10 at own 41Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 15 yards to the OhSt 44 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at opp 44Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Bradley Roby at the OhSt 37, returned for 63 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 20, Illinois 0
3:30Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 21, Illinois 0
3:30Drew Basil kickoff for 50 yards returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 14 yards to the Illin 29.
Illinois Punt, 5 plays
3:191st & 10 at own 29Josh Ferguson rush for 15 yards to the Illin 44 for a 1ST down.
2:531st & 10 at own 44Josh Ferguson rush for 12 yards to the OhSt 44 for a 1ST down.
2:351st & 10 at opp 44Josh Ferguson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 46.
2:002nd & 12 at opp 46Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 1 yard to the OhSt 45.
1:283rd & 11 at opp 45Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Martize Barr.
1:194th & 11 at opp 45Justin DuVernois punt for 44 yards, downed at the OhSt 1.
Ohio State Punt, 5 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 1Braxton Miller rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 4.
0:002nd & 7 at own 4Carlos Hyde rush for 26 yards to the OhSt 30 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:501st & 10 at own 30Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Philly Brown.
Q2 14:402nd & 10 at own 30Braxton Miller pass complete to Evan Spencer for 7 yards to the OhSt 37.
Q2 14:003rd & 3 at own 37Carlos Hyde rush for no gain to the OhSt 37.
Q2 13:254th & 3 at own 37Timeout OHIO STATE, clock 13:25.
Q2 13:154th & 3 at own 37Cameron Johnston punt for 50 yards, returned by Miles Osei for 14 yards to the Illin 27.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Ohio State 35, Illinois 14
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
13:011st & 10 at own 27Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Josh Ferguson.
12:452nd & 10 at own 27Nathan Scheelhaase rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 25.
11:424th & 19 at own 18ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard False Start on Miles Osei accepted.
11:204th & 24 at own 13Justin DuVernois punt for 31 yards, downed at the Illin 44.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
11:101st & 10 at opp 44Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 5 yards to the Illin 39.
10:432nd & 5 at opp 39Braxton Miller rush for 28 yards to the Illin 11 for a 1ST down.
10:431st & 10 at opp 11Timeout OHIO STATE, clock 10:26.
10:201st & 10 at opp 11Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 27, Illinois 0
10:20Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 28, Illinois 0
10:20Drew Basil kickoff for 63 yards out-of-bounds.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
9:432nd & 20 at own 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 9 yards to the Illin 34.
9:193rd & 11 at own 34Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 4 yards to the Illin 38.
8:504th & 7 at own 38Justin DuVernois punt for 41 yards, returned by Philly Brown for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 19.
Ohio State Punt return TD, 3 plays (Illinois scores)
8:451st & 10 at own 19Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Philly Brown.
8:352nd & 10 at own 19Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for no gain to the OhSt 19.
7:534th & 23 at own 6OHIO ST penalty 3 yard Unnecessary Roughness on Chris Fields accepted.
7:294th & 26 at own 3Cameron Johnston punt for 64 yards, returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 28, Illinois 6
7:29Taylor Zalewski extra point GOOD.Ohio State 28, Illinois 7
7:29Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 64 yards returned by Jordan Hall for 47 yards to the OhSt 48.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 48Carlos Hyde rush for 4 yards to the Illin 48.
6:532nd & 6 at opp 48Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 12 yards to the Illin 36 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at opp 36Braxton Miller rush for 15 yards to the Illin 21 for a 1ST down.
6:121st & 10 at opp 21Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Evan Spencer.
6:052nd & 10 at opp 21Braxton Miller rush for 13 yards to the Illin 8 for a 1ST down.
5:471st & goal at opp 8Carlos Hyde rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 34, Illinois 7
5:47Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 35, Illinois 7
5:47Drew Basil kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Illinois Touchdown pass, 12 plays
5:431st & 10 at own 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Martize Barr.
5:302nd & 10 at own 25Josh Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the Illin 28.
5:303rd & 7 at own 28Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 10 yards to the Illin 38, OHIO ST penalty 12 Men on the Field declined for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at own 38Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for 8 yards to the Illin 46.
4:302nd & 2 at own 46Donovonn Young rush for 1 yard to the Illin 47.
4:153rd & 1 at own 47Donovonn Young rush for 2 yards to the Illin 49 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 49Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for 4 yards to the OhSt 47.
3:532nd & 6 at opp 47Timeout OHIO STATE, clock 3:53.
3:402nd & 6 at opp 47Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 5 yards to the OhSt 42.
3:293rd & 1 at opp 42Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Martize Barr for 7 yards to the OhSt 35 for a 1ST down.
2:392nd & 17 at opp 42Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Justin Hardee for 23 yards to the OhSt 19 for a 1ST down.
2:251st & 10 at opp 19Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 35, Illinois 13
2:25Taylor Zalewski extra point GOOD.Ohio State 35, Illinois 14
2:25Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 59 yards returned by Dontre Wilson for 12 yards to the OhSt 18.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
2:141st & 10 at own 18Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
2:092nd & 10 at own 18Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 9 yards to the OhSt 27.
1:503rd & 1 at own 27Carlos Hyde rush for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 25.
1:504th & 3 at own 25Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 1:50.
1:424th & 3 at own 25Cameron Johnston punt for 53 yards, returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 10 yards to the Illin 22, ILLINOIS penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Illinois Turnover on downs, 10 plays
1:301st & 10 at own 22Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 5 yards to the Illin 27.
1:102nd & 5 at own 27Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 4 yards to the Illin 31.
1:063rd & 1 at own 31Josh Ferguson rush for 6 yards to the Illin 37 for a 1ST down.
1:061st & 10 at own 37Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 1:06.
0:501st & 10 at own 37Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for 3 yards to the Illin 40.
0:352nd & 7 at own 40Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Justin Hardee for 6 yards to the Illin 46.
0:353rd & 1 at own 46Timeout ILLINOIS, clock 0:35.
0:283rd & 1 at own 46Donovonn Young rush for 6 yards to the OhSt 48 for a 1ST down.
0:241st & 10 at opp 48Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Donovonn Young.
0:182nd & 10 at opp 48Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull.
0:103rd & 10 at opp 48Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete.
0:104th & 10 at opp 48OHIO ST penalty 5 yard Substitution Infraction accepted.
0:064th & 5 at opp 43Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Martize Barr.
Ohio State End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 43Braxton Miller pass incomplete.
Q3 15:00Drew Basil kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter9 drives, then Ohio State 44, Illinois 21
Illinois Touchdown pass, 9 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 25Josh Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the Illin 27.
14:342nd & 8 at own 27Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 16 yards to the Illin 43 for a 1ST down.
13:501st & 10 at own 43Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 20 yards to the OhSt 37 for a 1ST down.
13:351st & 10 at opp 37Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 8 yards to the OhSt 29.
13:212nd & 2 at opp 29Josh Ferguson rush for 16 yards to the OhSt 13 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at opp 13Josh Ferguson rush for no gain to the OhSt 13.
12:472nd & 10 at opp 13Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Matt LaCosse for 12 yards to the OhSt 1, OHIO ST penalty Personal Foul on Adolphus Washington declined for a 1ST down.
12:301st & goal at opp 1Josh Ferguson rush for no gain to the OhSt 1.
12:062nd & goal at opp 1Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Evan Wilson for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 35, Illinois 20
12:06Taylor Zalewski extra point GOOD.Ohio State 35, Illinois 21
12:06Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 58 yards returned by Dontre Wilson for 21 yards to the OhSt 28.
Ohio State Fumble, 8 plays
11:561st & 10 at own 28Carlos Hyde rush for 12 yards to the OhSt 40 for a 1ST down.
11:301st & 10 at own 40Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 43.
11:122nd & 7 at own 43Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Philly Brown.
11:053rd & 7 at own 43ILLINOIS penalty 10 yard Pass Interference on Darius Mosely accepted, no play.
11:021st & 10 at opp 47Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
10:502nd & 10 at opp 47Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards to the Illin 44.
10:153rd & 7 at opp 44Braxton Miller rush for 6 yards to the Illin 38.
9:514th & 1 at opp 38Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards to the Illin 35 for a 1ST down.
9:201st & 10 at opp 35Braxton Miller rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Illin Tim Kynard at the Illin 39.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
9:151st & 10 at own 39Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Steve Hull, broken up by Noah Spence.
9:002nd & 10 at own 39Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Miles Osei for 8 yards to the Illin 47.
8:303rd & 2 at own 47ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard False Start on Jon Davis accepted.
8:173rd & 7 at own 42Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Spencer Harris.
8:064th & 7 at own 42Justin DuVernois punt for 41 yards, returned by Philly Brown for 9 yards to the OhSt 16, OHIO ST penalty 10 yard Illegal Block on Craig Fada accepted.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
8:001st & 10 at own 16Carlos Hyde rush for no gain to the OhSt 16.
7:152nd & 10 at own 16Braxton Miller rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 17.
6:353rd & 9 at own 17Braxton Miller pass complete to Carlos Hyde for 8 yards to the OhSt 25.
5:494th & 1 at own 25Cameron Johnston punt for 71 yards, returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 5 yards to the Illin 9.
Illinois Safety, 3 plays (Ohio State scores)
5:301st & 10 at own 9Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Jon Davis for 1 yard to the Illin 10.
5:072nd & 9 at own 10Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Donovonn Young.
5:073rd & 9 at own 10ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard False Start on Alex Hill accepted.
4:593rd & 14 at own 5Reilly O’Toole sacked by Ryan Shazier for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, forced by Ryan Shazier, recovered by Illin Matt LaCosse in the endzone for a SAFETY.Ohio State 37, Illinois 21
4:59Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 66 yards returned by Dontre Wilson for 31 yards to the OhSt 45.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 4 plays
4:351st & 10 at own 45Braxton Miller pass complete to Chris Fields for 47 yards to the Illin 8 for a 1ST down.
4:231st & 0 at opp 8ILLINOIS penalty 4 yard Roughing Passer on Jonathan Brown accepted, no play.
4:191st & goal at opp 4Kenny Guiton pass incomplete to Devin Smith.
4:102nd & goal at opp 4Carlos Hyde rush for 3 yards to the Illin 1.
4:013rd & goal at opp 1Carlos Hyde rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 43, Illinois 21
4:01Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 44, Illinois 21
4:01Drew Basil kickoff for 65 yards returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 19 yards to the Illin 19.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
3:401st & 10 at own 19Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 6 yards to the Illin 25.
3:332nd & 4 at own 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Josh Ferguson.
3:293rd & 4 at own 25Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Spencer Harris.
3:164th & 4 at own 25Justin DuVernois punt for 48 yards, returned by Philly Brown for 19 yards to the OhSt 46.
Ohio State Missed FG, 5 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 46Dontre Wilson rush for 7 yards to the Illin 47.
2:392nd & 3 at opp 47Carlos Hyde rush for 8 yards to the Illin 39 for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 39Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Philly Brown.
1:552nd & 10 at opp 39Carlos Hyde rush for 2 yards to the Illin 37.
1:053rd & 8 at opp 37Braxton Miller pass complete to Philly Brown for 5 yards to the Illin 32.
0:424th & 3 at opp 32Drew Basil 49 yard field goal MISSED.
Illinois Touchdown run, 5 plays
0:301st & 10 at own 32Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Matt LaCosse for 24 yards to the OhSt 44 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 44Josh Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 41.
Q4 15:002nd & 7 at opp 41Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 35 yards to the OhSt 6 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:401st & goal at opp 6Josh Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 5.
Q4 14:222nd & goal at opp 5Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 44, Illinois 27
Q4 14:22Two-point conversion attempt, Nathan Scheelhaase pass to Miles Osei GOOD.Ohio State 44, Illinois 29
Q4 14:22Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter8 drives, then Ohio State 60, Illinois 35
Ohio State Field goal, 8 plays
14:101st & 10 at own 25Braxton Miller rush for 9 yards to the OhSt 34.
13:322nd & 1 at own 34Braxton Miller rush for 7 yards to the OhSt 41 for a 1ST down.
13:101st & 10 at own 41Braxton Miller rush for 24 yards to the Illin 35 for a 1ST down.
12:421st & 10 at opp 35Carlos Hyde rush for 14 yards to the Illin 21 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at opp 21Kenny Guiton rush for 4 yards to the Illin 17.
11:332nd & 6 at opp 17Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Evan Spencer.
11:203rd & 6 at opp 17Braxton Miller rush for 4 yards to the Illin 13.
10:434th & 2 at opp 13Drew Basil 30 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 47, Illinois 29
10:43Drew Basil kickoff for 61 yards returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 19 yards to the Illin 38, OHIO ST penalty 15 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Craig Cataline accepted.
Illinois Touchdown run, 8 plays
10:311st & 10 at own 38Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Matt LaCosse for 18 yards to the OhSt 44 for a 1ST down.
10:201st & 10 at opp 44Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Miles Osei.
10:122nd & 10 at opp 44Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 11 yards to the OhSt 33 for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at opp 33Donovonn Young rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 29.
9:422nd & 6 at opp 29Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete.
9:253rd & 6 at opp 29Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Steve Hull for 15 yards to the OhSt 14 for a 1ST down.
9:061st & 10 at opp 14Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 10 yards to the OhSt 4 for a 1ST down.
8:491st & goal at opp 4Josh Ferguson rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 47, Illinois 35
8:49Nathan Scheelhaase pass attempt failed .
8:49Taylor Zalewski kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Ohio State Punt, 5 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 25Carlos Hyde rush for 11 yards to the OhSt 36 for a 1ST down.
8:001st & 10 at own 36Carlos Hyde rush for 11 yards to the OhSt 47 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at own 47Braxton Miller rush for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 46.
7:052nd & 11 at own 46Braxton Miller pass incomplete to Evan Spencer.
6:533rd & 11 at own 46Braxton Miller pass incomplete.
6:444th & 11 at own 46Cameron Johnston punt for 41 yards, fair catch by V’Angelo Bentley at the Illin 13.
Illinois Punt, 4 plays
6:311st & 10 at own 13Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 3 yards to the Illin 16.
6:132nd & 7 at own 16OHIO ST penalty 4 yard Pass Interference on Bradley Roby accepted.
6:051st & 10 at own 20Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Miles Osei.
5:502nd & 10 at own 20Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for 5 yards to the Illin 25.
4:534th & 13 at own 17Justin DuVernois punt for 47 yards, returned by Philly Brown for 4 yards to the OhSt 40.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 2 plays
4:301st & 10 at own 40Carlos Hyde rush for 9 yards to the OhSt 49.
4:032nd & 1 at own 49Carlos Hyde rush for 51 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 53, Illinois 35
4:03Drew Basil extra point MISSED.
4:03Drew Basil kickoff for 54 yards returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 13 yards to the Illin 24.
Illinois Punt, 3 plays
3:202nd & 20 at own 14Nathan Scheelhaase rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Illin 12.
3:013rd & 22 at own 12Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Josh Ferguson for 2 yards to the Illin 14.
2:204th & 20 at own 14Justin DuVernois punt for 39 yards, returned by Philly Brown for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 45.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 1 play
2:091st & 10 at own 45Carlos Hyde rush for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 59, Illinois 35
2:09Drew Basil extra point GOOD.Ohio State 60, Illinois 35
2:09Drew Basil kickoff for 58 yards returned by V’Angelo Bentley for 11 yards to the Illin 18.
Illinois End of game, 6 plays
1:501st & 10 at own 18Donovonn Young rush for no gain to the Illin 18.
1:302nd & 10 at own 18Donovonn Young rush for 2 yards to the Illin 20.
1:133rd & 8 at own 20Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 11 yards to the Illin 31 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & 10 at own 31Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Donovonn Young for 3 yards to the Illin 34.
0:462nd & 7 at own 34ILLINOIS penalty 9 yard Holding accepted.
0:252nd & 16 at own 25Donovonn Young rush for 7 yards to the Illin 32.
0:003rd & 9 at own 32Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Justin Hardee for 5 yards to the Illin 37.

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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Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the five since this game.

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2026Ohio State 42, Illinois 19
2025Ohio State 34, Illinois 16
2017Ohio State 52, Illinois 14
2015Ohio State 28, Illinois 3
2014Ohio State 55, Illinois 14
2013Ohio State 60, Illinois 35

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