Indiana at Ohio State

Saturday, October 18, 1980

No. 9 Ohio State beat Indiana 27–⁠17. It was their 58th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 44–⁠10–⁠4 as played.

AwayIndiana6–⁠5 in 1980
17
Home9Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1980
27

FinalHigh 70°F, low 52°F, 1.75 in. of rainAttendance 87,957

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 81–⁠13–⁠5; as played, 82–⁠13–⁠5 in 100 meetings, counting the 42 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 19, Indiana 15
2025Indiana 13, Ohio State 10Big Ten Championship
2024Ohio State 38, Indiana 15
2023Ohio State 23, Indiana 3
2022Ohio State 56, Indiana 14
2021Ohio State 54, Indiana 7

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