Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 13, 1962. Ohio State kept the Illibuck

No. 10 Ohio State beat Illinois 51–⁠15. It was their 51st meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 31–⁠17–⁠3 as played.

Away10Ohio State6–⁠3 in 1962
51
HomeIllinois2–⁠7 in 1962
15

FinalHigh 82°F, low 56°FAttendance 56,017

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 54 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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