Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, October 9, 1965. Ohio State kept the Illibuck

Ohio State beat Illinois 28–⁠14. It was their 54th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 33–⁠17–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois6–⁠4 in 1965
14
HomeOhio State7–⁠2 in 1965
28

FinalHigh 55°F, low 51°F, 0.05 in. of rainAttendance 83,712

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 51 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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