Ohio State Buckeyes 34–16 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2025

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 34–16 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 34, Illinois Fighting Illini 16.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Illinois Fighting Illini 34–16 in Week 7 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 198.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: CJ Donaldson — 44.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Hank Beatty — 7 rec, 48.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio State (+0.153/play) vs Illinois (-0.128/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	9	9	6	6	34
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	3	6	6	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 14

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 26 yards
Ohio State
Q1TD
CDCJ Donaldson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
CJ Donaldson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
12-0
Field goal good from 31 yards
Ohio State
Q2TD
BJBo Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Julian Sayin pass to Bo Jackson for a touchdown (17 yards)
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
18-3
Field goal good from 24 yards
Illinois
Q3TD
ALAidan Laughery
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Aidan Laughery rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q3TD
CDCJ Donaldson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
CJ Donaldson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q4TD
JSJeremiah Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-9
Julian Sayin pass to Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown (2 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
CDCollin Dixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Luke Altmyer pass to Collin Dixon for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 198.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +11.25 EPA
Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 246.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.94 EPA

Rushing

CJ Donaldson (Ohio State) — 44.0 yds · 2 TD +0.20 EPA
Bo Jackson (Ohio State) — 47.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Aidan Laughery (Illinois) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA

Receiving

Hank Beatty (Illinois) — 7 rec · 48.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Hudson Clement (Illinois) — 6 rec · 47.0 yds +0.12 EPA
Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) — 6 rec · 74.0 yds +1.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Julian Sayin	Ohio State	27	74.1%	198	2	+0.42	+11.25
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	48	64.6%	246	1	-0.04	-1.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio State	Illinois
Plays	64	71
EPA / play	+0.153	-0.128
Total EPA	+9.79	-9.10
Success rate	42.2%	49.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.417	-0.040
Rush EPA / play	-0.039	-0.311
Yards	304	319

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio State	11	67	+1.74	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	6	33	-4.92	Interception
Q1	Ohio State	6	35	+2.89	Rush TD
Q1	Illinois	4	16	-2.07	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	5	55	+4.25	Punt
Q2	Illinois	10	21	-0.99	Ended
Q2	Ohio State	5	25	-1.76	Field goal
Q2	Illinois	1	1	-4.72	Fumble
Q2	Ohio State	5	26	+2.81	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	10	65	+1.17	Field goal
Q2	Ohio State	3	6	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Illinois	3	-6	-0.95	Ended
Q3	Illinois	12	75	+7.31	Rush TD
Q3	Ohio State	14	59	+3.32	Rush TD
Q3	Illinois	2	-6	-5.93	Fumble
Q3	Ohio State	7	24	+2.10	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass intercepted (-5.08 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-4.72 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-4.56 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Keelan Crimmins rushes for a loss of 14 yards (4th & 7) (-3.52 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Bo Jackson for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.44 EPA)
Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Jeremiah Smith for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.21 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Aidan Laughery rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+3.21 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin rushes for 3 yards (4th & 1) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (34–16) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 198.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.153 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Ohio State Buckeyes 34, Illinois Fighting Illini 16 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 34–16.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752865.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Julian Sayin (Ohio State) led passers with 198.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio State Buckeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.