FULL STORY: https://www.10tv.com/article/sports/football/ohio-state-football/ohio-state-illinois-live-updates/530-265f81c7-8509-41b2-b351-3e755213e344 Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two more scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes defeated No. 17 Illinois 34-16 on Saturday. Sayin completed 19 of 27 passes for 166 yards in leading Ohio State (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten). Donaldson rushed for 44 yards. Jeremiah Smith had five catches for 42 yards and a TD. Illinois' Luke Altmyer threw for 248 yards and a touchdown with an interception. Aidan Laughery ran for 50 yards and a TD. Collin Dixon had four catches for 46 yards and a TD. Illinois (5-2, 2-2) scored two TDs in the second half, doubling the number of touchdowns given up by Ohio State this season. The Buckeyes took advantage of the interception and two fumble recoveries to score three TDs. The Illini had a special teams error in the second quarter. Punter Keelan Crimmins’ knee hit the ground while he was scooping up a low snap, giving Ohio State the ball on the Illini 38. That led to a 31-yard field goal from Jayden Fielding. Ohio State has beaten Illinois 10 straight times since losing in 2007 in Columbus while ranked No. 1.