The top-ranked Buckeyes extended their dominance over the Fighting Illini with a convincing 34-16 win on Saturday, securing the trophy for the 10th consecutive year and adding yet another statement to their undefeated season. Altmyer finished 30-of-44 for 248 yards and a touchdown on Saturday, but he threw a timely interception on the team's first possession of the game and was sacked four times in the loss. The Buckeyes are doing it with a first-year starting quarterback, new play-callers on both sides of the ball, and the lingering weight of a four-game losing streak to Michigan.
Author: RJ Young
Published at: 2025-10-11 21:53:15
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