Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 7, 1989. Illinois kept the Illibuck Share

No. 18 Illinois beat Ohio State 34–⁠14. It was their 78th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 51–⁠23–⁠4 as played.

AwayOhio State8–⁠4 in 1989

Home18Illinois10–⁠2 in 1989

FinalHigh 57°F, low 37°FAttendance 69,088

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.