Minnesota at Ohio State

Saturday, October 24, 1987

No. 16 Ohio State beat Minnesota 42–⁠9. It was their 31st meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 25–⁠6 as played.

AwayMinnesota6–⁠5 in 1987
9
Home16Ohio State6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1987
42

FinalHigh 69°F, low 37°F, 0.16 in. of rainAttendance 89,801

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 48–⁠7; as played, 49–⁠7 in 56 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3
2023Ohio State 37, Minnesota 3
2021Ohio State 45, Minnesota 31
2018Ohio State 30, Minnesota 14
2015Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14
2014Ohio State 31, Minnesota 24

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