Ohio State at Iowa

Saturday, November 1, 1986

No. 17 Ohio State beat No. 11 Iowa 31–⁠10. It was their 45th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 32–⁠11–⁠2 as played.

Away17Ohio State10–⁠3 in 1986
31
Home11Iowa9–⁠3 in 1986
10

FinalAttendance 67,640

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Iowa 59% to win. Ohio State pulled the upset.

Officially, Ohio State leads 49–⁠15–⁠3; as played, 50–⁠15–⁠3 in 68 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 31, Iowa 14
2024Ohio State 35, Iowa 7
2022Ohio State 54, Iowa 10
2017Iowa 55, Ohio State 24
2013Ohio State 34, Iowa 24
2010Ohio State 20, Iowa 17

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