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Ohio State at Michigan State

Saturday, November 1, 1980

No. 9 Ohio State beat Michigan State 48–⁠16. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 11–⁠7.

Away9Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1980
48
HomeMichigan State3–⁠8 in 1980
16

FinalHigh 54°F, low 29°FAttendance 77,153

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Ohio State 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Ohio State leads 38–⁠14 in 52 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Ohio State 38, Michigan State 7
2023Ohio State 38, Michigan State 3
2022Ohio State 49, Michigan State 20
2021Ohio State 56, Michigan State 7
2020Ohio State 52, Michigan State 12
2019Ohio State 34, Michigan State 10

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