Michigan State at Ohio State

Saturday, September 11, 1976

No. 4 Ohio State beat Michigan State 49–⁠21. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 9–⁠7.

AwayMichigan State4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1976
21
Home4Ohio State9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1976
49

FinalHigh 76°F, low 44°FAttendance 86,509

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 38–⁠14 in 52 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Ohio State 38, Michigan State 7
2023Ohio State 38, Michigan State 3
2022Ohio State 49, Michigan State 20
2021Ohio State 56, Michigan State 7
2020Ohio State 52, Michigan State 12
2019Ohio State 34, Michigan State 10

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