Buckeyes rout Illinois on Smith and Thomas big day
Ohio State receivers Devin Smith Michael Thomas and Evan Spencer totaled 11 catches for 161 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant win over Illinois. J T Barrett threw for 167 yards and two scores as Illinois struggled under pressure from the Buckeyes defense.
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Ohio State Dominates Illinois Early In Big Ten Showdown
Ohio State racked up a 55 to 14 lead over Illinois in the first three quarters. Curtis Samuel and J.T. Barrett led scoring drives with multiple big plays including a 27 yard pass to Devin Smith and a 19 yard Thomas catch.
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Ohio State Dominates Illinois 55 14 in Conference Clash
Ohio State rolls to a 55 14 win over Illinois behind 167 passing yards from Barrett and 106 rushing yards on 42 attempts. Samuels and D Smith key with multiple scores, while Nuernberger adds three field goals. Illinois shows late life with Bailey and Young on the ground and Bailey hooking up for 79 passing yards.
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Bosa Dominates Illinois as Ohio State Rolls 55-14
Ohio State lineman Joey Bosa posted four tackles two sacks and three tackles for loss in a 55-14 win over Illinois in Columbus. Curtis Samuel scored twice and Ezekiel Elliott added late yards as the Buckeyes move toward a playoff bid amid personnel changes and postseason questions.
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Buckeyes Dominate Illini Amid Windy Big Ten Rout
Ohio State jumped to a 31 point half and cruised past Illinois 58 0 as Samuel rushed 63 yards on nine carries and Elliott gained 69 on nine. Barrett connected for two scores and a 17 0 lead. Illinois errors and penalties hampered their only brief threats.
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