Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 3, 1987. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 9 Ohio State beat Illinois 10–⁠6. It was their 76th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 51–⁠21–⁠4 as played.

Away9Ohio State6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1987

HomeIllinois3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1987

FinalHigh 56°F, low 33°FAttendance 73,045

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.