Minnesota at Ohio State

Saturday, September 15, 1973

No. 3 Ohio State beat Minnesota 56–⁠7. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 12–⁠5 as played.

AwayMinnesota7–⁠4 in 1973
7
Home3Ohio State10–⁠0–⁠1 in 1973
56

FinalAttendance 86,005

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 48–⁠7; as played, 49–⁠7 in 56 meetings, counting the 39 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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