West Virginia at Ohio State

Saturday, September 12, 1987 Share

No. 5 Ohio State beat West Virginia 24–⁠3. It was their first meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWest Virginia6–⁠6 in 1987

Home5Ohio State6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1987

FinalHigh 76°F, low 64°F, 0.29 in. of rainAttendance 88,272

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1998	Ohio State 34, West Virginia 17
1987	Ohio State 24, West Virginia 3