CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Throughout an up-and-down season filled with highs and lows, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has been able to depend on one thing — one player, even — to give his team consistent production.
That player is Ezekiel Elliott.
The Buckeyes’ junior running back has played at a consistently high level all season long for third-ranked Ohio State and Saturday’s 28-3 win at Illinois was no different. The St. Louis native carried the ball 27 times for 181 yards and two touchdowns against the Illini.
“We’re certainly not in this situation without Zeke,” Meyer said following the game.