Another week and another team gets its stats stuffed.
ILLINOIS' OFFENSIVE NUMBERS
Illinois entered the game with an offense that hung it's hat on the passing game. However, Illinois found its running game against Purdue. Before playing Ohio State the Illini averaged 25.8 points (91st) 144.3 yards rushing and 240.0 yards passing per game. The Buckeyes destroyed Illinois' rushing offense. The Silver Bullets held the Illini to 20 yards rushing. That is 124.3 yards below their season average. Ke'Shawn Vaughn finished the game with -6 yards on the ground.
ILLINOIS' OFFENSIVE NUMBERS
Illinois entered the game with an offense that hung it's hat on the passing game. However, Illinois found its running game against Purdue. Before playing Ohio State the Illini averaged 25.8 points (91st) 144.3 yards rushing and 240.0 yards passing per game. The Buckeyes destroyed Illinois' rushing offense. The Silver Bullets held the Illini to 20 yards rushing. That is 124.3 yards below their season average. Ke'Shawn Vaughn finished the game with -6 yards on the ground.
ILLINOIS' DEFENSIVE NUMBERS
Illinois came into the game ranked 31st in total defense (341.9 yards) and 24th against the run (139.4). The Buckeyes rushed for 283 yards and gained 440 total yards. Ohio State's offensive leaders were Ezekiel Elliott with 181 yards rushing (6.7 ypc) and 2 touchdowns. Michael Thomas led the receivers with 76 yards, 6 receptions and a touchdown. J.T. Barrett finished the game 15/23 (.652) for 150 yards and a touchdown. He also added 74 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown.
ILLINOIS' SPECIAL TEAMS
Illinois' special teams were anything but special. A mishandled snap and muffed punt were momentum changers. The Illini had a chance to cut into Ohio State's lead, but the mishandled snap on a FG attempt led to great field position for the Buckeyes. Later in the game, with Ohio State leading 21-3, V'Angelo Bentley had Cameron Johnston's punt bounce off of his chest inside his own 10 yard line. When Ezekiel Elliott scored on the next play Ohio State scored the final points of the game.
Place kicker Taylor Zaewski finished the game 1/2 on FGs. Punter Ryan Frain had 5 punts for 221 yards (44.2 yards per punt).
THE MOST IMPORTANT STAT
Ohio State 28, Illinois 3
Ohio State is now 14-5 on November 14th.
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| 2015 STATS | CATEGORY | Against Ohio State | Stat Difference |
| 25.8 | Points For | 3 | -22.8 |
| 21.7 | Points Against | 28 | -6.3 |
| OFFENSE | |||
| 144.3 | Rushing Offense | 20 | -124.3 |
| 240.0 | Passing Offense | 241 | +1.0 |
| 384.3 | Total Offense | 261 | -123.3 |
| DEFENSE | |||
| 139.4 | Rushing Defense | 283 | -143.6 |
| 202.4 | Pass Defense | 157 | +45.4 |
| 341.9 | Total Defense | 440 | -98.1 |
| OFF. MISC. | |||
| .362 | 3rd Down Conv. | .294 | -.068 |
| .750 | Red Zone | .000 | -.750 |
| 11.1 | Punt Return | 6.0 | -5.1 |
| 20.5 | Kickoff Return | 19.7 | -0.8 |
| DEF. MISC. | |||
| .291 | 3rd Down Conv. | .308 | -.017 |
| .857 | Red Zone | .750 | +.107 |
| 113.1 | Pass Eff. Def. | 122.1 | -9.0 |
| 32.7 | Net Punting | 40.0 | +7.3 |
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| +0.6 | Turnover Margin | 0 | -0.6 |
| 6.2 | Penalties Per Game | 2 | +4.2 |
| Total: 13 | THE EDGE | Total: 5 |
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Zeeeeke goes over 100 yards for the 15th straight game. Ohio State leads the series 68-30-4* and has outscored Illinois 2,190-1,250.
*NCAA sanctions be damned.
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| 2015 STATS BEFORE OHIO STATE | NATIONAL RANKING | CATEGORY | 2015 STATS AFTER OHIO STATE | NATIONAL RANKING | DIFFERENCE |
| 25.8 | 91st | Points For | 23.5 | 99th | -2.3 |
| 21.7 | 33rd | Points Against | 22.3 | 34th | -0.6 |
| OFFENSE | |||||
| 144.3 | 98th | Rushing Offense | 131.9 | 86th | -12.4 |
| 240.0 | 49th | Passing Offense | 240.1 | 48th | +0.1 |
| 384.3 | 78th | Total Offense | 372.0 | 86th | -12.3 |
| DEFENSE | |||||
| 139.4 | 34th | Rushing Defense | 153.8 | 50th | -14.4 |
| 202.4 | 43rd | Pass Defense | 197.9 | 34th | +4.5 |
| 341.9 | 31st | Total Defense | 351.7 | 36th | -9.8 |
| OFF. MISC. | |||||
| .362 | 97th | 3rd Down Conv. | .355 | 97th | -.007 |
| .750 | 112th | Red Zone | .706 | 121st | -.044 |
| 11.1 | 37th | Punt Return | 10.7 | 40th | -0.4 |
| 20.5 | 81st | Kickoff Return | 20.4 | 82nd | -0.1 |
| DEF. MISC. | |||||
| .291 | 6th | 3rd Down Conv. | .292 | 8th | -.001 |
| .857 | 83rd | Red Zone | .844 | 72nd | +.013 |
| 113.1 | 25th | Pass Eff. Def. | 114.0 | 26th | -0.9 |
| 32.7 | 123rd | Net Punting | 33.0 | 123rd | +0.3 |
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| +0.6 | 24th | Turnover Margin | +0.5 | 27th | -0.1 |
| 6.2 | 67th | Penalties Per Game | 5.8 | 49th | +0.4 |
| Total: 13 | THE EDGE | Total: 5 |
Urban Meyer has led Ohio State to 30 B1G regular season wins and 23 straight. Both are currently the best streaks in the nation.
MISS THE GAME OR WANT TO SEE A PLAY AGAIN? HERE'S A HIGHLIGHT COLLECTION
Curtis Samuel Sets Ohio State Up With A Blocked Punt:
Michael Thomas Can Take A Hit:
The Very Next Play Thomas Strikes Back:
J.T. Barrett Converts A Key 4th and 11:
Barrett Finishes The Drive With A Little Help From Zeke:
The Wheels Fall Off For The Illini:
Bosa Being Bosa:
The Game Slips Through Illinois' Hands:
Elliott Scores Again:
Tyquan Lewis and Tommy Schutt Shut Down The Illini:
