Michigan State at Ohio State
Saturday, September 19, 1981 Share
No. 8 Ohio State beat Michigan State 27–13. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 12–7.
FinalHigh 70°F, low 45°F, 0.11 in. of rainAttendance 87,084
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–Ohio State gameOhio State leads 38–14 in 52 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. Bowling GreenSept. 26, 1981
- SeasonMichigan State in 1981
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
Ohio State
- Next gameat StanfordSept. 26, 1981
- SeasonOhio State in 1981
- ProgramOhio State history and records