Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 10, 1964. Ohio State kept the Illibuck

No. 4 Ohio State beat No. 2 Illinois 26–⁠0. It was their 53rd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 32–⁠17–⁠4 as played.

Away4Ohio State7–⁠2 in 1964
26
Home2Illinois6–⁠3 in 1964
0

FinalHigh 52°F, low 31°FAttendance 71,227

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 62% to win. Ohio State pulled the upset.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 52 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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