Minnesota at Ohio State

Saturday, November 4, 1972

No. 5 Ohio State beat Minnesota 27–⁠19. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 11–⁠5 as played.

AwayMinnesota4–⁠7 in 1972
19
Home5Ohio State9–⁠2 in 1972
27

FinalHigh 48°F, low 43°FAttendance 86,439

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 48–⁠7; as played, 49–⁠7 in 56 meetings, counting the 40 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3
2023Ohio State 37, Minnesota 3
2021Ohio State 45, Minnesota 31
2018Ohio State 30, Minnesota 14
2015Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14
2014Ohio State 31, Minnesota 24

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