Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 11, 1958. Ohio State kept the Illibuck

No. 5 Ohio State beat Illinois 19–⁠13. It was their 47th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 28–⁠16–⁠3 as played.

Away5Ohio State6–⁠1–⁠2 in 1958
19
HomeIllinois4–⁠5 in 1958
13

FinalHigh 58°F, low 35°FAttendance 50,416

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 58 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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