Purdue at Ohio State

Saturday, October 21, 1989

Ohio State beat Purdue 21–⁠3. It was their 38th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 26–⁠10–⁠2 as played.

AwayPurdue3–⁠8 in 1989
3
HomeOhio State8–⁠4 in 1989
21

FinalHigh 47°F, low 35°F, 0.08 in. of rainAttendance 89,091

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 43–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 44–⁠15–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 23 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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