Ohio at West Virginia
Saturday, September 5, 1987 Share
West Virginia beat Ohio 23–3. It was their ninth meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 7–2.
FinalHigh 68°F, low 60°F, 0.5 in. of rainAttendance 46,744
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
West Virginia 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Ohio–West Virginia gameWest Virginia leads 8–3 in 11 meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2025 | Ohio 17, West Virginia 10 | |
| 2001 | West Virginia 20, Ohio 3 | |
| 1987 | West Virginia 23, Ohio 3 | |
| 1984 | West Virginia 38, Ohio 0 | |
| 1983 | West Virginia 55, Ohio 3 | |
| 1949 | Ohio 17, West Virginia 7 |
Around this game
Ohio
- Next gamevs. MarshallSept. 12, 1987
- SeasonOhio in 1987
- ProgramOhio history and records
West Virginia
- Next gameat Ohio StateSept. 12, 1987
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1987
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records