Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, October 12, 1963. Ohio State kept the Illibuck after a tie

Illinois and No. 8 Ohio State tied 20–⁠20. It was their 52nd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 31–⁠17–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois8–⁠1–⁠1 in 1963
20
Home8Ohio State5–⁠3–⁠1 in 1963
20

FinalHigh 75°F, low 50°FAttendance 84,712

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 82% to win.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 53 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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