Michigan at Ohio State

Saturday, November 19, 1988

No. 12 Michigan beat Ohio State 34–⁠31. It was their 85th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 47–⁠33–⁠5 as played.

Away12Michigan9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1988
34
HomeOhio State4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1988
31

FinalHigh 49°F, low 40°F, 0.09 in. of rainAttendance 90,176

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan leads 62–⁠52–⁠6; as played, 62–⁠53–⁠6 in 121 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 27, Michigan 9
2024Michigan 13, Ohio State 10
2023Michigan 30, Ohio State 24
2022Michigan 45, Ohio State 23
2021Michigan 42, Ohio State 27
2019Ohio State 56, Michigan 27

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