Purdue at Ohio State
Saturday, October 23, 1976 Share
No. 9 Ohio State beat Purdue 24–3. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 18–7–2 as played.
FinalHigh 51°F, low 26°F, 0.5 in. of rainAttendance 87,898
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Purdue–Ohio State gameOfficially, Ohio State leads 43–15–2; as played, 44–15–2 in 61 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.
| 2025 | Ohio State 34, Purdue 10 | |
| 2024 | Ohio State 45, Purdue 0 | |
| 2023 | Ohio State 41, Purdue 7 | |
| 2021 | Ohio State 59, Purdue 31 | |
| 2018 | Purdue 49, Ohio State 20 | |
| 2013 | Ohio State 56, Purdue 0 |
Around this game
Purdue
- Next gameat Michigan StateOct. 30, 1976
- SeasonPurdue in 1976
- ProgramPurdue history and records
Ohio State
- Next gameat IndianaOct. 30, 1976
- SeasonOhio State in 1976
- ProgramOhio State history and records

