Daily Buckeye Blitz: Buckeye Defense = Championship Level | Illinois Breakdown & Grades
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Another week, another dominant showing for Matt Patricia's defense.
Ohio State improves to 6–0 with a 34–16 win over Illinois — and once again, it was the defense setting the tone.
In this episode, we break down grades, stats, and key moments from another elite Buckeye performance:
📊 Key Defensive Highlights:
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Held Illinois to 47 rushing yards (1.7 YPC) — complete trench domination
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Forced 3 turnovers, converted into 21 points for the offense
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Jermaine Mathews Jr.: INT deflection + strip-sack from the slot
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Davison Igbinosun: 4 PBUs and total lockdown
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Kayden McDonald & Tywone Malone: owned the middle all game
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Still no first-half touchdowns allowed all season
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Run defense grade: A+ | Pass defense: B | Overall: A
Even on a short week, this defense looked deeper, smarter, and nastier than ever.
Patricia's group isn't just surviving — it's dictating games.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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