Minnesota at Ohio State

Saturday, October 1, 1983

No. 8 Ohio State beat Minnesota 69–⁠18. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 21–⁠6 as played.

AwayMinnesota1–⁠10 in 1983
18
Home8Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1983
69

FinalAttendance 89,192

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 48–⁠7; as played, 49–⁠7 in 56 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3
2023Ohio State 37, Minnesota 3
2021Ohio State 45, Minnesota 31
2018Ohio State 30, Minnesota 14
2015Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14
2014Ohio State 31, Minnesota 24

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