Purdue at Ohio State

Saturday, October 4, 1952

Purdue beat No. 15 Ohio State 21–⁠14. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 9–⁠5–⁠1 as played.

AwayPurdue4–⁠3–⁠2 in 1952
21
Home15Ohio State6–⁠3 in 1952
14

FinalHigh 75°F, low 38°FAttendance 75,417

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 63% to win. Purdue pulled the upset.

Officially, Ohio State leads 43–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 44–⁠15–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 46 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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