Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, October 25, 1969. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 1 Ohio State beat Illinois 41–⁠0. It was their 58th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 35–⁠19–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois0–⁠10 in 1969

Home1Ohio State8–⁠1 in 1969

FinalHigh 65°F, low 44°FAttendance 86,576

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 93% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 47 since this game.