TCR Daily Brief: Sunday, Sept. 27

Good morning, Illini fans. Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story Ohio State hands Illinois its first Big Ten loss Illinois fell to No. 7 Ohio State, 42-19, Saturday in Columbus. Katin Houser threw for 263 yards and a touchdown, while Aidan Laughery rushed for 113 yards. Jeremiah Smith

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What is the story about?

Good morning, Illini fans. Here’s what you need to know today:

🏈 The Big Story

Ohio State hands Illinois its first Big Ten loss

Illinois fell to No. 7 Ohio State, 42-19, Saturday in Columbus. Katin Houser threw for 263 yards and a touchdown, while Aidan Laughery rushed for 113 yards. Jeremiah Smith was the difference for the Buckeyes, catching 12 passes for 217 yards and four touchdowns.

🏈 What’s next?

Illinois returns to Champaign next Saturday for Homecoming against Purdue. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.

🏐 Volleyball keeps rolling

Illinois

volleyball swept No. 23 USC, 3-0, Saturday night at Huff Hall. The Illini have now won six straight and are 10-3 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play after back-to-back ranked wins.

⚽ Soccer hosts Oregon

Illinois soccer returns home today for a Big Ten matchup against Oregon. The Illini and Ducks kick off at 1 p.m. CT at Demirjian Park, with Illinois celebrating Senior Day.