Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 12, 1991. Illinois kept the Illibuck Share

No. 20 Illinois beat No. 11 Ohio State 10–⁠7. It was their 80th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 51–⁠25–⁠4 as played.

Away11Ohio State8–⁠4 in 1991

Home20Illinois6–⁠6 in 1991

FinalHigh 63°F, low 44°FAttendance 70,125

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Illinois 58% to win. Illinois pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.