No. 7 Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 in Columbus on Saturday, handing the Illini their first Big Ten loss. Jeremiah Smith had 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns; Illinois hosts Purdue for Homecoming next Saturday at 3:15 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.
Illinois quarterback Katin Houser threw for 263 yards and a touchdown, while Aidan Laughery rushed for 113 yards. Illinois volleyball swept No. 23 USC 3-0, extending its winning streak to six; the team is 10-3 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play after consecutive wins over ranked opponents.
Illinois soccer is set to host Oregon at 1 p.m. CT Sunday at Demirjian Park, with the team celebrating Senior Day.
