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By the Numbers: Key numbers that stand out in Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois
It was a systematic domination by Ohio State on Saturday, beating Illinois 42-19 behind an incredible performance by Jeremiah Smith. From the opening drive, Smith was in peak form, hauling in passes of all levels and catching three first-half touchdowns. Julian Sayin was in full command at the controls of the offense, and the Buckeyes […]
Wrap up the Illinois win with the latest news and analysis
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. On the gridiron Ohio State opens as 14.5-point favorites over Iowa […]
Report Card: Is there a grade better than A+?
The No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1, 1-0) took down the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-2, 0-1) 42-19 in a game that shot Jeremiah Smith to the top of the Heisman odds. Here is who graded out well and poorly in the Buckeyes’ first conference win of the season. A+: Jeremiah Smith At this point, I […]
Off-Script Ohio: Buckeyes roll past Illinois, but defensive concerns remain
Ohio State is 3-1 after opening Big Ten play with a 42-19 win over Illinois. The offense looked excellent once again, but the defense raised some serious concerns heading into a massive matchup with Iowa next week. Cole and Joey recap the win, discuss what went right and wrong, highlight the players who stood out, […]
Plays of the game: Revisiting Jeremiah Smith’s four touchdowns in OSU’s 42-19 win over Illinois
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith continued his record-setting season with a spectacular showing in the No. 7 Buckeyes’ 42-19 win over the Fighting Illini Saturday, tying the school record for four touchdown catches in one game. He is the fifth receiver to achieve this feat. Additionally, Smith boasted career-high receptions and yardage, with 12 catches for […]
All the news, analysis from Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois
Look, we get it. Your days are busy, and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok; that’s what your friends […]
Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin give Ohio State permission to win differently
For the past two seasons, Ohio State’s formula for winning football games has been pretty easy to understand: Have an elite defense, surround it with an offense full of NFL players, and wait for one side or the other to eventually overwhelm whoever is unfortunate enough to be standing across the line of scrimmage. Four […]
Players and a coach of the game from Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois
Ohio State opened up the Big Ten portion of their schedule with a 42-19 win over Illinois on Saturday, marking the 11th straight win over the Fighting Illini. On a beautiful day in Columbus, the Buckeyes went to halftime with a 28-10 lead and were able to keep Bret Bielema’s team from getting too close […]
Jeremiah Smith stakes claim to the Heisman and other takeaways from Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois
Friends, that is exactly how an Ohio State-Illinois game is supposed to go. The Illini are good enough to do some things and stress the Buckeyes at times on both sides of the ball, but ultimately, OSU’s extreme talent advantage is too much to deal with. That was what we saw in Ohio Stadium today […]
Ohio State vs. Illinois game chat: Live updates from Week 4
The No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes will take to the field in a conference game for the first time this season as the Illinois Fighting Illini come to Columbus for a Big Noon Kickoff. The Bucks will look to retain the second-oldest rivalry trophy in the Big Ten when they take to the Ohio Stadium […]
Land-Grant’s experts make Ohio State-Illinois predictions
Being the Buckeye beat’s black sheep blog, we here at Land-Grant Holy Land like to pat ourselves on the back. So, throughout the season, members of our staff will be making predictions about that day’s game. They will go on the record with what they think the final score will be, who the game’s MVP […]
The Buckeyes don’t need to be perfect in September; they need to be better by November
There is a fundamental tension that comes with watching a team like Ohio State early in a college football season. You spend all offseason obsessing about the roster, breaking down what the season could be, and fantasizing about another national championship run, and by the time the season opener rolls around, you are ready to […]
OHIO STATE GAMEDAY: It’s a bad day to be an Illinois Fighting Illini
Wake up, everyone. It’s Ohio State game day! The Buckeyes open up Big Ten play on Saturday against Illinois. It is somehow only the second time Ohio State has faced off against the Illini under Ryan Day, with Day’s group emerging with a 34-16 victory in Champaign in 2025. Over the past week(s), our talented […]
I’m surprised that Terry Moore hasn’t been a bigger part of OSU’s defense through 3 games
I’ll be honest; Terry Moore has been one of the biggest surprises of Ohio State’s season so far in my opinion. Not because he’s played poorly, but because he simply hasn’t played much. When Moore transferred to Ohio State from Duke in January, the fit made plenty of sense. He was coming off a 2024 […]
Buckeye fans are excited about the future with Riley Pettijohn at linebacker
Throughout the year, we will be asking and answering questions about various Ohio State teams, the players, and anything else on our collective minds of varying degrees of importance. If you have a question that you would like to ask, you can tweet us @LandGrant33, or if you need more than 280 characters, send an email HERE. The Buckeyes are […]
Streaming expert on the best ways to watch No. 7 Ohio State vs. Illinois for free
If you are the type of cord-cutter and TV viewer who cancels your streaming subscriptions after the football season is over and waits to sign back up until games are back on the air, a lot can change in between seasons. It can be incredibly confusing to find the best way to watch a game […]
3 & Out: All you need to know about Ohio State’s Big Ten opener against Illinois
First down Players to watch for Illinois 1) Collin Dixon The wide receiver from Tallmadge, Ohio has had an incredible start to his senior season. Through the first three games, Dixon has caught 25 passes for 367 yards and seven touchdowns. Dixon not only has more touchdowns than he did last season, he is just […]
You’re Nuts: What will be the biggest area of improvement for Ohio State men’s basketball this season?
Welcome back to the first “non-offseason” edition of You’re Nuts in six months! That’s right, the Ohio State men’s basketball team had their first official practice of the season Monday afternoon, which means we’re a little over a week away from the Buckeyes facing Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio at the Care Source Invitational, and just […]
Off the Cuff: The Buckeyes need to unlock their running game Saturday against Illinois
Big Ten play begins this Saturday for the Buckeyes, with No. 7 Ohio State hosting Illinois in The Shoe at 12:00 p.m. on FOX. Yes, that means Big Noon Kickoff will be there, going to an Ohio State-Illinois game for a second straight season. This is Ohio State’s Big Ten opener, which means every game […]
Scarlet Spreadsheet: What the analytics say about Ohio State vs. Illinois
College football has evolved so rapidly over the last several years, and there are an increasing variety of ways to break down any given Saturday. Here on Scarlet Spreadsheet, we are going to compile all of the various analytical models to get the best possible preview of each of Ohio State’s matchups throughout the 2026 […]
Ryan Day expects Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd to play ‘major’ roles in Big Ten
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. On the gridiron Ryan Day Radio Show: Ryan Day Says Chris […]
Ohio State vs. Illinois: 2026 game preview and prediction
Ohio State will look to kick off the Big Ten portion of their regular season schedule with a bang when they host Illinois in a battle for Illibuck on Saturday in Columbus. The Buckeyes are coming off a 59-3 win over Kent State last week in their final non-conference game of the regular season. The […]
Ohio State adds another pair of 2028 prospects to Illinois guest list
A week full of updates regarding who will be on campus this weekend, Thursday was no different as additional names were added to the guest list for the conference opener on Saturday. Not having to travel far for this visit, Ohio native Brydon Feister will be on site for the chance to see the Buckeyes […]
Ohio State’s cornerbacks face one of their biggest tests yet against Illinois’ Collin Dixon
Ohio State has already seen plenty of elite wide receiver talent this season. Texas brought a loaded group into Austin, and the Buckeyes’ cornerbacks held their own for most of that matchup. Freshman Jay Timmons made one of the biggest defensive plays of the game, forcing and recovering a fumble on the opening snap. Devin […]
5 things to know about Illinois
Non-conference play is over, and the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) are ready to host the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) at Noon ET on FOX. Here are 5 things to know about Illinois. Katin Houser is a familiar face This may be quarterback Katin Houser’s first season at Illinois, but he is a familiar […]
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