Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 24, 1970. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 1 Ohio State beat Illinois 48–⁠29. It was their 59th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 36–⁠19–⁠4 as played.

Away1Ohio State9–⁠1 in 1970

HomeIllinois3–⁠7 in 1970

FinalHigh 65°F, low 51°FAttendance 46,208

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 46 since this game.