Ohio State at Indiana

Saturday, November 18, 1978

No. 19 Ohio State beat Indiana 21–⁠18. It was their 56th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 42–⁠10–⁠4 as played.

Away19Ohio State7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1978
21
HomeIndiana4–⁠7 in 1978
18

FinalHigh 66°F, low 39°F, 0.29 in. of rainAttendance 47,540

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 81–⁠13–⁠5; as played, 82–⁠13–⁠5 in 100 meetings, counting the 44 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 19, Indiana 15
2025Indiana 13, Ohio State 10Big Ten Championship
2024Ohio State 38, Indiana 15
2023Ohio State 23, Indiana 3
2022Ohio State 56, Indiana 14
2021Ohio State 54, Indiana 7

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