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

October 12, 2025
Sandra Fu and Liam Ahern

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 (11) catches a ball during warmups before the game against Ohio State Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Students in the "Block I" section cheer on the Fighting Illini as they warmup before the game against Ohio State Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day peers out of the tunnel before entering the field for the first time before the game against Illinois Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia oversees drills before the game against Illinois Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Peyton Black, a fourth-year in jazz performance and journalism, drinks water before the game against Ohio State Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Nick Harshbarger, a fourth-year in math, looks out to the field before the game against Ohio State Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
The Ohio State football team runs off the field after warmups before the game against Illinois. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Two members of the marching Illini hold a white banner on the field before the game against Ohio State Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
The band director of the Marching Illini directs the performance before the game against Ohio State Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field before the game against Ohio State Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State freshman running back Bo Jackson (25) runs the ball during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State senior running back CJ Donaldson (12) scores a touchdown during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
The "Block I" Student section attempt to spell out something with color posters during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State senior defensive end Caden Curry (92) takes down Illinois senior quarterback Luke Altmeyer (9) during the game at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor
Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) scores a touchdown during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor
Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates his touchdown during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor
Ohio State redshirt freshman Julian Sayin (10) hands off the ball to senior running back CJ Donaldson (12) during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) commits an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor
Ohio State sophomore linebacker Garrett Stover (23) celebrates a play during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State junior defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (98) celebrates his fumble recovery during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor
Ohio State freshman running back Bo Jackson (25) scores a touchdown during the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor
Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) holds the Illibuck trophy as he sings the alma mater, "Carmen Ohio," after the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor
Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) holds the Illibuck trophy as he sings the alma mater, "Carmen Ohio," after the game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the No. 17 Fighting Illini 34-16. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Check out our pictures of the Buckeyes’ conquest of the Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium Saturday.