Ohio State at Minnesota

Saturday, October 22, 1988

Ohio State beat Minnesota 13–⁠6. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 26–⁠6 as played.

AwayOhio State4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1988
13
HomeMinnesota2–⁠7–⁠2 in 1988
6

FinalHigh 53°F, low 27°FAttendance 44,221

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 54% to win. Ohio State won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Ohio State leads 48–⁠7; as played, 49–⁠7 in 56 meetings, counting the 24 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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