Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, October 6, 1990. Illinois kept the Illibuck Share

No. 13 Illinois beat No. 20 Ohio State 31–⁠20. It was their 79th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 51–⁠24–⁠4 as played.

Away13Illinois8–⁠4 in 1990

Home20Ohio State7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1990

FinalHigh 82°F, low 54°FAttendance 89,404

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.