California at Ohio State

Saturday, October 2, 1971

No. 14 Ohio State beat California 35–⁠3. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 4–⁠1.

AwayCalifornia6–⁠5 in 1971
3
Home14Ohio State6–⁠4 in 1971
35

FinalHigh 87°F, low 65°FAttendance 86,280

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 7–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2013Ohio State 52, California 34
2012Ohio State 35, California 28
1972Ohio State 35, California 18
1971Ohio State 35, California 3
1954Ohio State 21, California 13
1953Ohio State 33, California 19

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