Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, November 3, 1979. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 5 Ohio State beat Illinois 44–⁠7. It was their 68th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 45–⁠19–⁠4 as played.

Away5Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1979

HomeIllinois2–⁠8–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 50°F, low 33°FAttendance 41,870

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.