Ohio State crushes Illinois Ezekiel Elliott runs for 181 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State’s 28-3 win over Illinois. 0 Shares print CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Four years ago, a struggling Ohio State team with an interim coach came to windy Memorial Stadium, attempted four passes, completed one and beat Illinois 17-7. Saturday’s 28-3 victory was more watchable. Slightly. Ohio State slogged through most of the first half, looked surprisingly inconsistent along the offensive line but found its footing behind a swarming defense and running back Ezekiel Elliott. The Heisman Trophy race might have filled its running back quota already, but there should be room for Elliott, the one constant for a Buckeyes offense searching for quarterback clarity. J.T. Barrett returned from his one-game suspension and was average, completing 15 of 23 passes for 150 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Elliott, meanwhile, gashed Illinois for 181 rushing yards — his 15th consecutive 100-yard rushing performance — and two touchdowns on 27 carries. Linebacker Raekwon McMillan and defensive end Joey Bosa sparked a defense that has become the team’s bright spot. …
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