Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 26, 1968. Ohio State took the Illibuck from Illinois

No. 2 Ohio State beat Illinois 31–⁠24. It was their 57th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 34–⁠19–⁠4 as played.

Away2Ohio State10–⁠0 in 1968
31
HomeIllinois1–⁠9 in 1968
24

FinalHigh 62°F, low 31°FAttendance 56,174

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 48 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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