Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, October 14, 1972. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 4 Ohio State beat Illinois 26–⁠7. It was their 61st meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 38–⁠19–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois3–⁠8 in 1972

Home4Ohio State9–⁠2 in 1972

FinalHigh 64°F, low 45°FAttendance 86,298

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 44 since this game.