In Week 3, Ohio State dominated Kent State in a 59-3 victory. Playing only the first half, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith finished with five catches for 85 yards and broke the all-time school record for receiving yards, passing Michael Jenkins’ mark of 2,898 yards. Smith sits at 2,958 through 32 career games.
The Buckeyes won their last game against the Fighting Illini 34-16 on Oct. 11. In that game, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 166 passing yards and two touchdowns. Smith had five receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
The Ohio State Buckeyes arrive prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
The Ohio State Buckeyes arrive prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
The Ohio State Buckeyes arrive prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day walks into Ohio Stadium with his team NCAA football game against Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day walks into Ohio Stadium with his team before the NCAA football game against Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) walks into Ohio Stadium before his NCAA football game against Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
Ohio State Buckeyes walk into Ohio Stadium before the NCAA football game against Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks with Fox’s analyst Joel Klatt before the NCAA football game against Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks with Fox’s sideline reporter Jenny Taft before the NCAA football game against Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus admires a fan wearing a homemade Brutus head prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Fans walk outside Ohio Stadium prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Kent State Golden Flashes in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes fan Michelle Hook watches prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
Jacob Bachman of Washington, Pa. watches the Ohio State Buckeyes arrive prior to the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
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Ohio State faces Kent State at Ohio Stadium. See highlights from Week 3
Fans walk outside Ohio Stadium prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Kent State Golden Flashes in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch)
Despite winning last week, OSU dropped to No. 7 in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Poll.
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Ohio State vs. Illinois
Date: Saturday, Sept. 26
Kickoff: Noon ET
Streaming: Fubo
Location: Ohio Stadium
Spread: Ohio State -27
Over/Under: 52.5
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Riley Pettijohn (5) celebrates after an interception against Kent State Golden Flashes in the second quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026.
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