Ohio at Kent State

Saturday, October 22, 1988

Ohio beat Kent State 21–⁠14. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Ohio led the series 16–⁠10–⁠1 as played.

AwayOhio4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1988
21
HomeKent State5–⁠6 in 1988
14

Final0.34 in. of rainAttendance 15,100

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kent State 78% to win. Ohio pulled the upset.

Officially, Ohio leads 40–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠22–⁠2 in 63 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio 13, Kent State 10
2024Ohio 41, Kent State 0
2023Ohio 42, Kent State 17
2022Kent State 31, Ohio 24
2021Kent State 34, Ohio 27
2019Ohio 45, Kent State 38

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