Ohio State at SMU

Saturday, October 1, 1977

No. 6 Ohio State beat SMU 35–⁠7. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 7–⁠1.

Away6Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1977
35
HomeSMU4–⁠7 in 1977
7

FinalHigh 98°F, low 75°FAttendance 51,970

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 7–⁠1–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1978SMU 35, Ohio State 35
1977Ohio State 35, SMU 7
1974Ohio State 28, SMU 9
1968Ohio State 35, SMU 14
1964Ohio State 27, SMU 8
1960Ohio State 24, SMU 0

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