Iowa at Ohio State

Saturday, September 16, 1972

No. 3 Ohio State beat Iowa 21–⁠0. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 21–⁠10–⁠2 as played.

AwayIowa3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1972
0
Home3Ohio State9–⁠2 in 1972
21

FinalHigh 81°F, low 60°FAttendance 77,098

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 49–⁠15–⁠3; as played, 50–⁠15–⁠3 in 68 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 31, Iowa 14
2024Ohio State 35, Iowa 7
2022Ohio State 54, Iowa 10
2017Iowa 55, Ohio State 24
2013Ohio State 34, Iowa 24
2010Ohio State 20, Iowa 17

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