Curtis Samuel ran for two touchdowns and J.T. Barrett hit Devin Smith on two scoring passes - all in the first half - and No. 13 Ohio State beat Illinois 55-14 on Saturday night, extending the Buckeyes' Big Ten win streak to a record-tying 20.

The Buckeyes (7-1, 4-0, No. 16 CFP) won their sixth in a row - five by lopsided scores. Now they head into the game of the year in the conference, at defending champion Michigan State next week.

Donovonn Young's 5-yard run late in the third quarter broke up the shutout for the Illini (4-5, 1-4). They have dropped four of their last five.