Ohio State at Purdue

Saturday, October 17, 1987

No. 17 Ohio State beat Purdue 20–⁠17. It was their 36th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 25–⁠9–⁠2 as played.

Away17Ohio State6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1987
20
HomePurdue3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1987
17

FinalAttendance 66,501

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 43–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 44–⁠15–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 34, Purdue 10
2024Ohio State 45, Purdue 0
2023Ohio State 41, Purdue 7
2021Ohio State 59, Purdue 31
2018Purdue 49, Ohio State 20
2013Ohio State 56, Purdue 0

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