Purdue at Ohio State

Saturday, October 8, 1977

No. 4 Ohio State beat Purdue 46–⁠0. It was their 28th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 19–⁠7–⁠2 as played.

AwayPurdue5–⁠6 in 1977
0
Home4Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1977
46

FinalHigh 62°F, low 45°F, 1.02 in. of rainAttendance 87,707

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 43–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 44–⁠15–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 34, Purdue 10
2024Ohio State 45, Purdue 0
2023Ohio State 41, Purdue 7
2021Ohio State 59, Purdue 31
2018Purdue 49, Ohio State 20
2013Ohio State 56, Purdue 0

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