Ohio State at Illinois
Saturday, October 9, 1971. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share
No. 15 Ohio State beat Illinois 24–10. It was their 60th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 37–19–4 as played.
FinalHigh 53°F, low 44°FAttendance 53,555
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Ohio State–Illinois gameOfficially, Ohio State leads 70–30–4; as played, 71–30–4 in 105 meetings, counting the 45 since this game.
| 2026 | Ohio State 42, Illinois 19 | |
| 2025 | Ohio State 34, Illinois 16 | |
| 2017 | Ohio State 52, Illinois 14 | |
| 2015 | Ohio State 28, Illinois 3 | |
| 2014 | Ohio State 55, Illinois 14 | |
| 2013 | Ohio State 60, Illinois 35 |
Around this game
Ohio State
- Next gameat IndianaOct. 16, 1971
- SeasonOhio State in 1971
- ProgramOhio State history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat MichiganOct. 16, 1971
- SeasonIllinois in 1971
- ProgramIllinois history and records