Michigan State at Ohio State

Saturday, October 27, 1979

No. 4 Ohio State beat Michigan State 42–⁠0. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 10–⁠7.

AwayMichigan State5–⁠6 in 1979
0
Home4Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1979
42

FinalAttendance 87,747

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 38–⁠14 in 52 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Ohio State 38, Michigan State 7
2023Ohio State 38, Michigan State 3
2022Ohio State 49, Michigan State 20
2021Ohio State 56, Michigan State 7
2020Ohio State 52, Michigan State 12
2019Ohio State 34, Michigan State 10

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