Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, November 13, 1943. Ohio State kept the Illibuck

Ohio State beat Illinois 29–⁠26. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 18–⁠12–⁠2 as played.

AwayIllinois3–⁠7 in 1943
26
HomeOhio State3–⁠6 in 1943
29

FinalHigh 41°F, low 31°FAttendance 36,331

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 73 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 42, Illinois 19
2025Ohio State 34, Illinois 16
2017Ohio State 52, Illinois 14
2015Ohio State 28, Illinois 3
2014Ohio State 55, Illinois 14
2013Ohio State 60, Illinois 35

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