Iowa at Ohio State

Saturday, November 10, 1979

No. 3 Ohio State beat Iowa 34–⁠7. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 28–⁠10–⁠2 as played.

AwayIowa5–⁠6 in 1979
7
Home3Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1979
34

FinalHigh 54°FAttendance 87,835

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 49–⁠15–⁠3; as played, 50–⁠15–⁠3 in 68 meetings, counting the 28 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

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