Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, October 10, 1959. Illinois took the Illibuck from Ohio State Share

No. 20 Illinois beat Ohio State 9–⁠0. It was their 48th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 28–⁠17–⁠3 as played.

Away20Illinois5–⁠3–⁠1 in 1959

HomeOhio State3–⁠5–⁠1 in 1959

FinalHigh 74°F, low 40°FAttendance 82,980

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 67% to win. Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 57 since this game.