Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, October 13, 1984. Ohio State took the Illibuck from Illinois

No. 8 Ohio State beat Illinois 45–⁠38. It was their 73rd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 49–⁠20–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois7–⁠4 in 1984
38
Home8Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1984
45

FinalHigh 61°F, low 49°FAttendance 89,937

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 42, Illinois 19
2025Ohio State 34, Illinois 16
2017Ohio State 52, Illinois 14
2015Ohio State 28, Illinois 3
2014Ohio State 55, Illinois 14
2013Ohio State 60, Illinois 35

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