Ohio State at Michigan
Saturday, November 17, 1979 Share
No. 2 Ohio State beat No. 13 Michigan 18–15. It was their 76th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 42–29–5 as played.
FinalHigh 62°F, low 33°FAttendance 106,255
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 58% to win. Ohio State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Ohio State–Michigan gameOfficially, Michigan leads 62–52–6; as played, 62–53–6 in 121 meetings, counting the 45 since this game.
| 2025 | Ohio State 27, Michigan 9 | |
| 2024 | Michigan 13, Ohio State 10 | |
| 2023 | Michigan 30, Ohio State 24 | |
| 2022 | Michigan 45, Ohio State 23 | |
| 2021 | Michigan 42, Ohio State 27 | |
| 2019 | Ohio State 56, Michigan 27 |
Around this game
Ohio State
- Next gamevs. USCJan. 1, 1980, Rose Bowl
- SeasonOhio State in 1979
- ProgramOhio State history and records
Michigan
- Next gamevs. North CarolinaDec. 28, 1979, Gator Bowl
- SeasonMichigan in 1979
- ProgramMichigan history and records