Ohio at Kent State

Saturday, October 4, 1980

Kent State beat Ohio 15–⁠14. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Ohio led the series 11–⁠7–⁠1 as played.

AwayOhio6–⁠5 in 1980
14
HomeKent State3–⁠8 in 1980
15

Final0.06 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio 62% to win. Kent State won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Ohio leads 40–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠22–⁠2 in 63 meetings, counting the 44 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio 13, Kent State 10
2024Ohio 41, Kent State 0
2023Ohio 42, Kent State 17
2022Kent State 31, Ohio 24
2021Kent State 34, Ohio 27
2019Ohio 45, Kent State 38

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