Ohio State at California

Saturday, October 3, 1953 Share

No. 6 Ohio State beat California 33–⁠19. It was their third meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 2–⁠1.

Away6Ohio State6–⁠3 in 1953

HomeCalifornia4–⁠4–⁠2 in 1953

FinalHigh 82°F, low 52°FAttendance 47,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

California 57% to win. Ohio State won as Elo’s underdog.

Ohio State leads 7–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the five since this game.