Iowa at Ohio State
Saturday, October 21, 1978 Share
Ohio State beat Iowa 31–7. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 27–10–2 as played.
FinalHigh 74°F, low 37°FAttendance 87,326
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Iowa–Ohio State gameOfficially, Ohio State leads 49–15–3; as played, 50–15–3 in 68 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.
| 2026 | Ohio State 31, Iowa 14 | |
| 2024 | Ohio State 35, Iowa 7 | |
| 2022 | Ohio State 54, Iowa 10 | |
| 2017 | Iowa 55, Ohio State 24 | |
| 2013 | Ohio State 34, Iowa 24 | |
| 2010 | Ohio State 20, Iowa 17 |
Around this game
Iowa
- Next gamevs. PurdueOct. 28, 1978
- SeasonIowa in 1978
- ProgramIowa history and records
Ohio State
- Next gamevs. NorthwesternOct. 28, 1978
- SeasonOhio State in 1978
- ProgramOhio State history and records