Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks across the field prior to the start of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini stands on the sideline during the second quarter of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up prior to the start of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jermaine Mathews Jr. #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks across the field prior to the start of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes stands on the sideline during the third quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Collin Dixon #17 of the Illinois Fighting Illini catches a pass for a touchdown while being defended by Jermaine Mathews Jr. #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks across the field prior to the start of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Katin Houser #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini throws a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jordan Anderson #23 of the Illinois Fighting Illini scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: James Smith #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after making a defensive stop during the second quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes holds the Illibuck trophy after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jaylen McClain #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks up a pass intended for Brayden Trimble #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the fourth quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes holds up the Illibuck trophy after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Riley Pettijohn #5 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Qua Russaw combine to tackle Ca'lil Valentine #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the fourth quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Phillip Bell #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass for a first down during the second quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Kenyatta Jackson Jr. #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after making a defensive stop during the first quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Mac Resetich #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini breaks up a pass intended for Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jordan Anderson #23 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a touchdown with Christian Martin #72 after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is tackled by Xavier Scott #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Tanner Heckel #16 after catching a pass during the first quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is tackled by Matthew Bailey #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Will Holmes #24 while carrying the ball during the second quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks back to the locker room prior to the start of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Devin Sanchez #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks up a pass intended for Hudson Clement #13 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the third quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass for a touchdown while being defended by Juice Clarke #6 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Katin Houser #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini slips past a tackle by Jay Timmons #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Eddrick Houston #96 during the fourth quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Collin Dixon #17 of the Illinois Fighting Illini breaks a tackle by Jermaine Mathews Jr. #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during first quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes holds the Illibuck trophy after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates a touchdown with Ian Moore #69 during the fist quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Ja'kobi Jackson #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 42-19. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hands the ball off to Ja'kobi Jackson #24 during the first quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Katin Houser #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini warms up prior to the start of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Illinois v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 26: Katin Houser #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini warms up prior to the start of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
