The Ohio State Buckeyes tightened the screws Saturday and left little doubt in a 34-16 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini, and coach Ryan Day used the postgame moment to send a firm but measured message to his team about consistency and expectations.

“One thing is we keep pushing them about being consistent in their approach,” Day said after the victory via Steve Helwagen of 247 Sports. “We’re only halfway through the season. The guys who we didn’t know about going into the season, they’ve now proven that they belong. Now, what do we want this team to look like as we continue to grow and build?”

The point Day was trying to make is that Ohio State expects steadiness. The Buckeyes backed Day’s words with turnovers turned into points, as three takeaways produced 21 points, and a bala

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