Illibuck XI has renewed his residency in Columbus.
Nearly a century after Ohio State and Illinois enshrined the longevity of their rivalry by choosing a turtle as its representation, the Buckeyes improved their record against the Fighting Illini to 69-30-4 all-time yesterday with a 34-16 win in Champaign, IL.
Illinois actually ended up outgaining Ohio State in total offensive yards — and Bret Bielema felt he somewhat figured out Matt Patricia's defense — but Ohio State built an early lead off of multiple Illinois turnovers and never looked back. The Buckeyes led 20-3 at halftime and the Fighting Illini did not reach the endzone until roughly 10 minutes remained in the third quarter.
Sadly, Ohio State's streak of holding opponents to single-digit scores has come to an end at five games to begin the year. That said, this contest was never in doubt from early on largely thanks to the Silver Bullets once again.
The Buckeyes will hit the road again next week to take on a struggling Wisconsin team at Camp Randall Stadium. It will be a reunion of sorts for Ohio State and Luke Fickell, although the latter will hopefully still be the Badgers' head coach by then after his team suffered a 37-0 shutout loss at home last night to the Iowa Hawkeyes.
But while the glow of this most recent victory still shines on the Buckeyes, let's take a look at how social media captured the emotions and moments of what proved to be a great all-around Saturday for Ohio State fans yesterday in the sport of college football.
BUCKEYE FANS WHEREVER YOU MAY ROAM
THE best fans in the land TRAVEL #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/o2Ipn7jTPT
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) October 11, 2025
REVENGE OF THE NERDS
Griffin Wilde responds for @NUFBFamily
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 11, 2025
: FS1 pic.twitter.com/w2CBxJOgXU
WILDCATS IN FRONT
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
Caleb Komolafe finds his way into the end zone for @NUFBFamily pic.twitter.com/geJFMTts6J
A huge stop for @NUFBFamily
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 11, 2025
: FS1 pic.twitter.com/t6UlCn4eVj
Fire Franklin chants erupt as Northwestern hands Penn State it's 3rd straight loss #WeAre #PennState pic.twitter.com/Y48GRYhdHG
— Basic Blues Nation (@BasicBlues) October 11, 2025
James Franklin motionless infront of a hostile crowd. Waits for his players to get off the field.
— Chase Fisher (@chase_fisher4) October 11, 2025
Possibly taking a final gaze at Beaver Stadium. A shocking loss to Northwestern. pic.twitter.com/NDCZ1vTR9U
The tunnel was vocal.
— Andrew Kalista (@KalistaAndrew) October 11, 2025
The handshakes have a very different feel between James and the players. #PennState #NittanyLions #jamesfranklin pic.twitter.com/kHBOTLAK6I
Since James Franklin's first season in 2011, he now has + , the most of any head coach...
— Evan Abrams (@EvanHAbrams) October 11, 2025
Penn State is the first school to lose consecutive games as a 20+ pt favorite in the last 30 years pic.twitter.com/yWi38NIoID
OREGON AIN'T ALL IT'S QUACKED UP TO BE
BACK SHOULDER ON THE MONEY@IndianaFootball retakes the lead late
— CBS Sports College Football (@CBSSportsCFB) October 11, 2025
CBS | Paramount+ pic.twitter.com/3PTSh0zZ6u
"PLUCKED OUT OF THE AIR BY LOUIS MOORE!" @IndianaFootball's ball
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 11, 2025
: CBS pic.twitter.com/99TfddvfQD
"AND IT'S INTERCEPTED. That's gonna be the ballgame."
— CBS Sports College Football (@CBSSportsCFB) October 11, 2025
Dante Moore picked off again by @IndianaFootball, and it's victory formation time. pic.twitter.com/s1NtlweSXz
NO. 7 @IndianaFootball KNOCKS OFF NO. 3 OREGON ON THE ROAD pic.twitter.com/fGqoAIQjiw
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 11, 2025
"Indiana has never beaten a Top-5 team on the road..."
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 11, 2025
"Wow. What a stat" @JennyDell_ with Curt Cignetti after @IndianaFootball's big win pic.twitter.com/D3wrSVw5Lv
WE STILL DON'T GIVE A DAMN
This King Miller spin move @uscfb
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 12, 2025
: NBC pic.twitter.com/DgFD13EBA6
When life gives you Lemon, ADD SIX. pic.twitter.com/8YasOye2fB
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 12, 2025
King Miller extends the @uscfb lead over No. 15 Michigan
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 12, 2025
: NBC pic.twitter.com/cYZqidR0RX
Bishop Fitzgerald gets his 4th interception of the season @uscfb
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 12, 2025
: NBC pic.twitter.com/E39L3dJWiF
Bryan Jackson takes it 29 yards to the end zone @uscfb
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 12, 2025
: NBC pic.twitter.com/tJkDoFaYao
Sherrone Moore was born on 3rd base.
— Michigan Metal (@Metaleka_) October 12, 2025
THE DAWN OF A NEW DUB
On Site. @OhioStateFB | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/ISbPF3w11b
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) October 11, 2025
Bring them into the light. @BoJackson2025 x @IsaiahWest_12 pic.twitter.com/bpFkWgouJA
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
The forecast calls for a Sonny day.@sonnystyles_ | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/nYeQjUUw58
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
DAPPER AS ALWAYS
The Architects pic.twitter.com/V6HOMr1zTq
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
Gearing up. pic.twitter.com/us9EhKqBst
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
CALL TO ACTION
GET EM GOING MICK https://t.co/GvMxXHBAVS pic.twitter.com/TksvDUpxTZ
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
READY TO ROLL?
Pregame prep #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/AGFPOOlOyH
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) October 11, 2025
Hit the pose @caleb_downs2 x @sonnystyles_ pic.twitter.com/6ELe04TnTN
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
The Buckeyes getting one final tuneup in before a B1G matchup against No. 17 Illinois pic.twitter.com/TZgNmTVunn
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 11, 2025
In enemy territory. pic.twitter.com/sn5bc3Roqx
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
LET'S GO TO THE HIGHLIGHTS
Bo's got so much game.
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 11, 2025
Bo Jackson's big run moves the chains for No. 1 @OhioStateFB.
: FOX pic.twitter.com/bJpYM5m0Ew
LUKE ALTMYER IS PICKED OFF
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
The @OhioStateFB defense forces Luke Altmyer's first INT of the season @ATTBusiness pic.twitter.com/q3hCaa4Pt0
These replays of that Carnell Tate @OhioStateFB grab
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) October 11, 2025
: FOX pic.twitter.com/Nt7YpNzmwS
The Buckeyes strike first in Champaign
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
CJ Donaldson Jr. punches it in for @OhioStateFB @wendys pic.twitter.com/U00jfGfaYz
The ball is out and the Buckeyes have it! @OhioStateFB makes another big play on defense pic.twitter.com/laCWFA6hfC
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
That's Bo Jackson's first career TD reception.
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 11, 2025
The freshman RB extends No. 1 @OhioStateFB's lead at No. 17 Illinois.
: FOX pic.twitter.com/ucWE4RYLKY
This tackle by Tywone Malone Jr. @ohiostatefb pic.twitter.com/40Sf3us5MZ
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
STOPPED ON 3RD & GOAL
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
What a goal-line stand by the @OhioStateFB defense pic.twitter.com/CK9KS6LxnT
This stat is wild
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
@OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/hgdRAizHP4
As good as it gets https://t.co/9A7qMIuFWp
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) October 11, 2025
URBAN! URBAN! URBAN! @OhioStateFB fans in Illinois show love to @CoachUrbanMeyer pic.twitter.com/cmPCJB3NFr
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
Arvell Reese. pic.twitter.com/vYYW05EJa3
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
CJ DONALDSON DOES IT AGAIN @OhioStateFB adds on another TD in the second half pic.twitter.com/fmDkQYcWun
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
OHIO STATE BALL
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) October 11, 2025
: FOX pic.twitter.com/02I3WgMHbo
Getting a little chippy here pic.twitter.com/9iShxFdZLZ
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
Cant stop Mr. Smith from scoring @Jermiah_Smith1 | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/WpGa4m2Ttx
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
Jeremiah Smith with the classic TD celly @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/ukQns3beny
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
Feeling good 4. pic.twitter.com/7oe3vRcX2Z
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
Arvell Reese is just unstoppable @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/njMhS9CUff
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
No. 1 Ohio State gets the ranked road win pic.twitter.com/z1fXR6THGu
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 11, 2025
IT'S TURTLE TIME
Soon...pic.twitter.com/tBj5UNImxo
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 11, 2025
The Illibuck trophy is going home with Jeremiah Smith and @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/VxhplxPtvn
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
The Illibuck Trophy is heading to Columbus pic.twitter.com/LJsnUKpI2f
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 11, 2025
Jeremiah Smith holds the Illibuck trophy @OhioStateFB | @BarstoolOSU pic.twitter.com/NCoSMjhR4G
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
Give me that Turtle
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) October 11, 2025
Only in College Football. pic.twitter.com/0lPyaJAXdY
6 - 0.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/Yp9zMjKvwP
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 11, 2025
STOP THROWING AT HIM
Davison Igbinosun is told by @Dan_Hope that he had 4 PBUs today. His reaction... pic.twitter.com/Tar3VDPhQO
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) October 11, 2025
KEEP THROWING AT HIM
24 seconds of Jeremiah Smith routes pic.twitter.com/2G8BbqDzCR
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025
THIRST QUENCHED
Thank you Jesus!!!#Illibuck
— Carson Hinzman (@HinzmanCarson) October 11, 2025
More dubs more Dr.P pic.twitter.com/fV39aXqmms
AAAAAND...
"THE SILVER BULLETS IS HERE!" @Jr2Maine pic.twitter.com/zThifXbtIT
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 11, 2025
Happy Sunday. Let's go Badger hunting next weekend in the land of cheese.
