Ohio State won 42-19 to keep the Illibuck and extend its run in the series to ten straight. Watch Illinois vs Ohio State highlights on FOX One. The 105th meeting, with the Illibuck on the line, came from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH on Saturday, Sep. 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season.

Illinois vs Ohio State Highlights

Illinois scored first and trailed 28-10 at halftime. Ohio State was held scoreless in the third quarter before adding 14 in the fourth. Illinois managed a field goal in each of the middle quarters and six points in the last, never reaching the end zone after the opening period. The Buckeyes moved to 3-1, Illinois to 2-2. You can stream Illinois vs Ohio State highlights on FOX One. FOX One brings together live FOX College Football games, highlights, expert coverage, and live and on-demand FOX programming, all in one place. Start your 3-day free trial and stream on supported devices.

Where to Watch Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Football

• When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
• Time: 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
• Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
• Final Score: Ohio State 42 - Illinois 19
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: FOX One

Ohio State leads this series 69-30-4 across 104 meetings, and the winner takes the Illibuck — a carved wooden turtle that has been the prize since the rivalry's early years. The first meeting was a 0-0 tie on Nov. 15, 1902.

Ohio State has won nine straight, a run dating to 2008, and its longest streak in the series is 15 from 1968 through 1982. The widest margin is a 48-0 Ohio State win in 1996. The most recent meeting was Oct. 11, 2025, a 34-16 Ohio State win. Both the overall and trophy records exclude a vacated 2010 Ohio State win; the trophy series itself stands at 65-23-2.

Ohio State won the 2026 meeting 42-19 on Sept. 26 at Ohio Stadium, retaining the Illibuck and extending its winning run in the series to ten.