Purdue at Ohio State

Saturday, October 19, 1985

No. 11 Ohio State beat Purdue 41–⁠27. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 23–⁠9–⁠2 as played.

AwayPurdue5–⁠6 in 1985
27
Home11Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1985
41

FinalHigh 71°F, low 63°F, 0.09 in. of rainAttendance 89,888

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 43–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 44–⁠15–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 34, Purdue 10
2024Ohio State 45, Purdue 0
2023Ohio State 41, Purdue 7
2021Ohio State 59, Purdue 31
2018Purdue 49, Ohio State 20
2013Ohio State 56, Purdue 0

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