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Ohio State dominates Illinois 42-19, Sayin answers running challenge

QB Julian Sayin rushes for a touchdown and throws four more as Jeremiah Smith sets career highs in dominant Big Ten opener.

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What to know

  • Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19 in its Big Ten opener, with Jeremiah Smith setting career highs of 12 catches, 217 yards, and 4 touchdowns.
  • QB Julian Sayin answered coach Ryan Day's pregame challenge to be more mobile, rushing for 29 yards and a touchdown while throwing for 367 yards and 4 TDs.
  • The Buckeyes showed improved execution in short-yardage situations (8 of 12 third downs, both fourth downs) and offensive line consistency, allowing no sacks.

“To keep the play alive on the touchdown was big as well. You could just see the reaction from the sideline and from the offense. That's the X-factor.”

Ryan Day, Ohio State head coach · Sports Illustrated ↗

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Ohio State dominates Illinois 42-19, Sayin answers running challenge
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    Ryan Day praises Sayin's response and offensive execution

    Coach Ryan Day emphasized in postgame remarks that Sayin answered his weekly challenge to be more effective as a runner, highlighting scrambles and plays kept alive as key moments. Day also credited the offensive line for improved consistency and movement, noting the team's performance in short-yardage situations as a major point of emphasis before the game.

    “We challenged Julian this past week. I thought he responded. I thought the scramble there to get the first down and turn that drive was big.”
    — Ryan Day
    • columbusnewsbot@c.im

      Frames from the game: Ohio State beats Illinois 42-19 https://www. thelantern.com/2026/09/frames- from-the-game-ohio-state-beats-illinois-42-19/ # columbus # ohio Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19 Saturday in its opening Big Ten game. The Buckeyes picked up their 10th straight win over the Fighting Illini. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had four…

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  2. background

    Julian Sayin adds rushing touchdown after Day's challenge — QB Julian Sayin, responding to coach Ryan Day's emphasis on utilizing his mobility more, rushed for 29 yards and a touchdown, including a 7-yard scoring run. Sayin also completed 27 of 36 passes for 367 yards and four touchdowns while the offensive line allowed zero sacks.

  3. background

    Ohio State defeats Illinois 42-19 in Big Ten opener — No. 7 Ohio State opened Big Ten play with a dominant 42-19 victory over Illinois at Ohio Stadium. Jeremiah Smith scored four touchdowns and posted career highs with 12 catches and 217 yards. The Buckeyes converted 8 of 12 third downs and both fourth-down attempts, rushing for 151 total yards.

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