CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Antonio Pittman and Chris Wells each rushed for a touchdown Saturday to lead top-ranked Ohio State to a 17-10 victory over Illinois.
The Buckeyes had only 224 yards of net offense, but they limited the Illini to 233, a majority of that yardage coming late in the game. Ohio State moved one step closer to its showdown with undefeated Michigan in two weeks, but first must get by Northwestern on the road next Saturday.
Troy Smith had 108 yards on 13-of-23 passing for Ohio State (10-0, 6-0 Big Ten), which ran the nation's longest winning streak to 17 games -- including 13 straight in conference play. Ted Ginn Jr. had five receptions for 26 yards.
Isiah Williams completed 8-of-18 passes for only 77 yards for Illinois (2-8, 1-5), which has lost five in a row since its lone conference win against Michigan State. Pierre Thomas rushed for 58 yards in the loss.
