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3 big adjustments needed for Illinois football in the 2nd half vs Ohio State

Illinois started to get things going toward the end of the first half, but these adjustments need to be made in the final 30 minutes against Ohio State.

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws downfield during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The Illinois football defense kept us in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

This game could have easily gotten out of reach, but the Illini didn’t fold.