The Illinois Fighting Illini lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in a Week 7 college football game. Here is a recap and highlights.

Isaiah West carried the ball three times for Ohio State football in last week’s win at Illinois, and it seemed, as was the case in his previous three appearances, his rushes were simply the result of garbage time snaps.

The excitement of college football's top-ranked team, FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff" and national attention all coming to Champaign on Saturday was quelled – and pretty quickly – when No. 17 Illinois fell behind No. 1 Ohio State and got dragged to the finish of a 34-16 loss.

Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C.J. Donaldson ran for two scores, and the Ohio State defense forced three turnovers that resulted in 21 points as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes defeated No. 17 Illinois 34-16.

Ohio State football won its 10th consecutive game and retained control of the Illibuck, beating Illinois 34-16 in a physical showcase from the Buckeyes ' defense.

The Illini fell short against the Buckeyes on Saturday, and we've identified the important numbers that explain why

CHAMPAIGN — A slow first half derailed No. 17 Illinois in a 34-16 loss to No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Buckeyes jetted out to a 20-0 lead in the late stages of the first half, with field goal from David Olano just south of halftime sending the Illini into the locker room with a 17-point deficit.

Ohio State vs. Illinois is scheduled to kick off at noon on Saturday, Oct. 11. Ohio State vs. Illinois can be watched on FOX. Gus Johnson will be doing the play-by-play, while Joel Klatt will serve as the analyst. Jenny Taft will be the sideline reporter for the game.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema felt his offense bothered Ohio State when it played with more tempo, but Buckeyes lineman Kenyatta Jackson disagreed.