Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, November 12, 1949. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 11 Ohio State beat Illinois 30–⁠17. It was their 38th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 22–⁠14–⁠2 as played.

AwayIllinois3–⁠4–⁠2 in 1949

Home11Ohio State7–⁠1–⁠2 in 1949

FinalHigh 75°F, low 54°FAttendance 81,805

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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 67 since this game.