COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State has given up 41 points this season and almost 40% of that came this past Saturday in a 34-16 win over Illinois. But Illini heads coach Bret Bielema thinks they should’ve scored more.

The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, led by quarterback Julian Sayin, face the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign,

Ohio State built a 10-point lead in the first quarter, which was extended to 20-3 before halftime. But a mix of second-half penalties and missed opportunities contributed to players being critical of their performance.

Ohio State will be without Lorenzo Styles Jr. in Illinois, but will have Kenyatta Jackson Jr., despite his injury vs Minnesota.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema met with the media following his team's loss to Ohio State. Watch and listen to what he said about the Buckeyes.

The excitement of college football's top-ranked team, FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff" and national attention all coming to Champaign on Saturday was quelled – and pretty quickly – when No. 17 Illinois fell behind No. 1 Ohio State and got dragged to the finish of a 34-16 loss.

Northern Illinois fell 16-10 to Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 11. Brady Davidson led Northern Illinois with 94 yards on 11-of-26 passing (42.3%) for no touchdowns and one interception. Johnson had 137 rushing yards on 12 carries and one touchdown, adding two receptions for 12 yards. Gary Givens III put up 42 yards on three catches.

Ohio State Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith suffered an injury scare during the Illinois Fighting Illini game on Saturday.