A point of emphasis for Julian Sayin this offseason was to get better with his legs, and he's flashing his ability to run the ball himself against Illinois.

Julian Sayin has an impressive first half, the Buckeyes have a very long touchdown drive and Ohio State's defense does something it hasn't done since 2012.

A four-touchdown day by Jeremiah Smith leads Ohio State to a 42-19 win over Illinois for its 10th straight win in the Illibuck game.

With 33 catches for 617 yards and seven touchdowns, Jeremiah Smith is off to the best start ever for an Ohio State wide receiver through the first four games of a season.

Jeremiah Smith ties the Ohio State program record with four receiving touchdowns in one game as the star receiver dominates Illinois for 11 catches, 200 yards and four scores.

Jeremiah Smith becomes the fifth Ohio State receiver with four touchdowns in one game and the sixth Buckeye wideout with 200 yards in a game.

Star freshman cornerback Jay Timmons doesn't return to the Illinois game after going down with an injury in the third quarter.

Ohio State’s first big recruiting weekend of the season will bring top prospects from various positions in the 2028 class to the Shoe for the Buckeyes’ battle for the Illibuck.

Julian Sayin was challenged by Ryan Day this week, and he answered that challenge by going for a career-best five total touchdowns, also showcasing improvement with his legs.

Ryan Day wasn't pleased with Ohio State’s lack of explosive runs against Kent State and challenged his RBs, particularly Bo Jackson and Isaiah West, to “run angry” vs. Illinois.

Jeremiah Smith completed a four-catch, 123-yard, two-touchdown first quarter with a spectacular 72-yard touchdown that left Illinois safety Mac Resetich lost in space.

The Buckeyes honored former Ohio State linebacker and current assistant coach James Laurinaitis during the Illinois game for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.