Ohio State Halftime Lead
Ohio State Leads Illinois 28-10 At Halftime In Big Ten Opener
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No. 7 Ohio State led Illinois 28-10 at halftime in its Big Ten opener. Quarterback Julian Sayin extended plays under pressure, converted key third downs and scored a rushing touchdown, showing the problem-solving and leadership coach Ryan Day wants from him. Jeremiah Smith also scored his third touchdown of the half, while Illinois put together scoring drives and showed occasional defensive resistance. Ohio State’s first-half performance highlighted its playmaking strengths as well as remaining inconsistencies.
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Jeremiah Smith became the fastest player ever to reach 3,000 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns, according to the article.
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Illinois’ Jordan Anderson scored on an untouched 22-yard run, set up in part by Aidan Laughery’s 37-yard rush and a 21-yard catch by Collin Dixon.
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Ohio State sacked Illinois quarterback Katin Houser twice in the first half; the second sack came from true freshman Champ Smith, making just his second career start.
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Illinois recorded the game’s first three-and-out by holding Ohio State to two short gains and breaking up a third-down pass before forcing a punt.
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