Purdue at Ohio State

Saturday, October 18, 1941

No. 10 Ohio State beat Purdue 16–⁠14. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 8–⁠1 as played.

AwayPurdue2–⁠5–⁠1 in 1941
14
Home10Ohio State6–⁠1–⁠1 in 1941
16

FinalHigh 61°F, low 54°F, 0.88 in. of rainAttendance 66,074

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 43–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 44–⁠15–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 52 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 34, Purdue 10
2024Ohio State 45, Purdue 0
2023Ohio State 41, Purdue 7
2021Ohio State 59, Purdue 31
2018Purdue 49, Ohio State 20
2013Ohio State 56, Purdue 0

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