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Ohio State at Illinois
Oct 11, 2025 • Completed
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Ohio State
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Final Score
34 - 16

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Excitement
3.50
Postgame Win Probability
Illinois: 4.2%
Ohio State: 95.8%
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Game Story
Ohio State beats Illinois 34-16
Ohio State defeated Illinois 34-16 in Week 7 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 275-295 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 34-16. Jayden Fielding 26 yd FG GOOD came with 9:35 left in the first quarter, giving Ohio State the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 275 total yards, 109 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards. Illinois finished with 295 total yards, including 47 on the ground and 248 through the air.
Ohio State converted 8-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Ohio State led 20-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jayden Fielding 31 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jayden Fielding 26 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 3-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
CJ Donaldson run for 1 yd for a TD (Jayden Fielding KICK) (Ohio State led 10-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Jayden Fielding 31 yd FG GOOD (Ohio State led 13-0 over Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Julian Sayin pass complete to Bo Jackson for 17 yds for a TD (Jayden Fielding KICK) (Ohio State led 20-0 over Illinois).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 24 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-20 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
CJ Donaldson run for 2 yds for a TD (Jayden Fielding KICK) (Ohio State led 27-10 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-16
Ohio State defeated Illinois.
Total yards
275-295
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
109
Ohio State averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
166
Ohio State averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Illinois's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Illinois | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 275 |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 166 |
| Rushing Yards | 47 | 109 |
| First Downs | 22 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-19 | 7-59 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-44 | 19-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 26:49 | 33:11 |