Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 16, 1982. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

Ohio State beat No. 15 Illinois 26–⁠21. It was their 71st meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 48–⁠19–⁠4 as played.

AwayOhio State9–⁠3 in 1982

Home15Illinois7–⁠5 in 1982

FinalHigh 57°F, low 37°FAttendance 73,488

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 63% to win. Ohio State pulled the upset.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.