Ohio State at Purdue
Saturday, October 31, 1981 Share
Ohio State beat Purdue 45–33. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 20–8–2 as played.
FinalAttendance 69,927
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Purdue 56% to win. Ohio State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Ohio State–Purdue gameOfficially, Ohio State leads 43–15–2; as played, 44–15–2 in 61 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.
| 2025 | Ohio State 34, Purdue 10 | |
| 2024 | Ohio State 45, Purdue 0 | |
| 2023 | Ohio State 41, Purdue 7 | |
| 2021 | Ohio State 59, Purdue 31 | |
| 2018 | Purdue 49, Ohio State 20 | |
| 2013 | Ohio State 56, Purdue 0 |
Around this game
Ohio State
- Next gameat MinnesotaNov. 7, 1981
- SeasonOhio State in 1981
- ProgramOhio State history and records
Purdue
- Next gameat IowaNov. 7, 1981
- SeasonPurdue in 1981
- ProgramPurdue history and records