Purdue at Ohio State

Saturday, October 15, 1988

Purdue beat Ohio State 31–⁠26. It was their 37th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 25–⁠10–⁠2 as played.

AwayPurdue4–⁠7 in 1988
31
HomeOhio State4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1988
26

FinalHigh 69°F, low 43°FAttendance 90,970

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 72% to win. Purdue pulled the upset.

Officially, Ohio State leads 43–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 44–⁠15–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 24 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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