Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, November 2, 1974. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 1 Ohio State beat Illinois 49–⁠7. It was their 63rd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 40–⁠19–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1974

Home1Ohio State10–⁠2 in 1974

FinalHigh 74°F, low 55°FAttendance 87,813

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 42 since this game.