Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, October 4, 1986. Ohio State took the Illibuck from Illinois

Ohio State beat Illinois 14–⁠0. It was their 75th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 50–⁠21–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois4–⁠7 in 1986
0
HomeOhio State10–⁠3 in 1986
14

FinalHigh 82°F, low 62°F, 0.73 in. of rainAttendance 90,030

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 30 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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