Iowa at Ohio State
Saturday, November 2, 1985 Share
No. 8 Ohio State beat No. 1 Iowa 22–13. It was their 44th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 31–11–2 as played.
FinalHigh 61°F, low 55°F, 0.71 in. of rainAttendance 90,467
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 53% to win. Ohio State pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Iowa–Ohio State gameOfficially, Ohio State leads 49–15–3; as played, 50–15–3 in 68 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.
| 2026 | Ohio State 31, Iowa 14 | |
| 2024 | Ohio State 35, Iowa 7 | |
| 2022 | Ohio State 54, Iowa 10 | |
| 2017 | Iowa 55, Ohio State 24 | |
| 2013 | Ohio State 34, Iowa 24 | |
| 2010 | Ohio State 20, Iowa 17 |
Around this game
Iowa
- Next gamevs. IllinoisNov. 9, 1985
- SeasonIowa in 1985
- ProgramIowa history and records
Ohio State
- Next gameat NorthwesternNov. 9, 1985
- SeasonOhio State in 1985
- ProgramOhio State history and records