Arizona State at Ohio State

Saturday, September 27, 1980

No. 2 Ohio State beat No. 20 Arizona State 38–⁠21. It was their first meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 1–⁠0.

Away20Arizona State7–⁠4 in 1980
21
Home2Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1980
38

FinalHigh 70°F, low 39°FAttendance 88,097

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1996Ohio State 20, Arizona State 17Rose Bowl
1980Ohio State 38, Arizona State 21

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