Coverage dated September 26, 2026

Illinois falls 42-19 to No. 7 Ohio State

Headline from FOX 2 St. Louis

Jeremiah Smith tied an Ohio State single-game record with four touchdown catches and also had career highs with 12 receptions for 217 yards as the seventh-ranked Buckeyes defeated Illinois 42-19.

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Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State rolls past Illinois 42-19 on a career day for Jeremiah Smith (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Julian Sayin threw for 367 yards and four touchdowns while Jeremiah Smith hauled in 12 catches for 217 yards and four scores, lifting No. 7 Ohio State past Illinois 42-19.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Jeremiah Smith ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches as No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Jeremiah Smith tied an Ohio State single-game record with four touchdown catches and also had career highs with 12receptions for 217 yards as the seventh-ranked Buckeyes defeated Illinois 42-19

  3. Fox News

    Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is now the Heisman favorite following historic performance (opens Fox News)

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    Jeremiah Smith tied Ohio State's single-game touchdown record with 4 TDs and 217 receiving yards against the Fighting Illini in a dominant win.

  4. Sun Times

    Illinois has no answers for Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jeremiah Smith tied an Ohio State record with four touchdown catches and also had career highs with 12 receptions for 217 yards as the seventh-ranked Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19 on Saturday.

  5. Fox32 Chicago

    Illini can't slow down Jeremiah Smith, as Ohio State drops Illini in blowout (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Jeremiah Smith tied an Ohio State record with four touchdown catches and also had career highs with 12 receptions for 217 yards as the seventh-ranked Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19 on Saturday. According to Sportradar, it is the 23rd time since 2000 a FBS player has had double-digit catches for at lea…

  6. FOX 2 St. Louis

    Illinois falls 42-19 to No. 7 Ohio State (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description

    Jeremiah Smith tied an Ohio State single-game record with four touchdown catches and also had career highs with 12 receptions for 217 yards as the seventh-ranked Buckeyes defeated Illinois 42-19.

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