No. 23 Ohio State routs Illinois State in season opener

Ohio State's Duane Washington, right, drives the lane as Illinois State's Josiah Strong defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Illinois State 94-67. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Justice Sueing, center, tries to shoot over Illinois State's Abdou Ndiaye, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Illinois State 94-67. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Zed Key, left, shoots past Illinois State's Abdou Ndiaye during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Illinois State 94-67. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Jimmy Sotos, right, tries to dribble past Illinois State's Abdou Ndiaye during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Illinois State 94-67. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Illinois State head coach Dan Muller directs his team against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Illinois State 94-67. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann shouts to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois State, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Illinois State 94-67. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's C.J. Walker, right, drives to the basket against Illinois State's Abdou Ndiaye during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Illinois State 94-67. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)