Ohio State at Iowa

Saturday, October 15, 1977

No. 5 Ohio State beat Iowa 27–⁠6. It was their 38th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 26–⁠10–⁠2 as played.

Away5Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1977
27
HomeIowa4–⁠7 in 1977
6

FinalAttendance 60,070

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 49–⁠15–⁠3; as played, 50–⁠15–⁠3 in 68 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 31, Iowa 14
2024Ohio State 35, Iowa 7
2022Ohio State 54, Iowa 10
2017Iowa 55, Ohio State 24
2013Ohio State 34, Iowa 24
2010Ohio State 20, Iowa 17

Around this game