Ohio State at Colorado

Saturday, September 21, 1985

No. 7 Ohio State beat Colorado 36–⁠13. It was their third meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 2–⁠1.

Away7Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1985
36
HomeColorado7–⁠5 in 1985
13

FinalHigh 76°F, low 38°FAttendance 47,022

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 4–⁠1 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2011Ohio State 37, Colorado 17
1986Ohio State 13, Colorado 10
1985Ohio State 36, Colorado 13
1976Ohio State 27, Colorado 10Orange Bowl
1971Colorado 20, Ohio State 14

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