Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 9, 1993. Ohio State took the Illibuck from Illinois

No. 6 Ohio State beat Illinois 20–⁠12. It was their 82nd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 52–⁠26–⁠4 as played.

Away6Ohio State10–⁠1–⁠1 in 1993
20
HomeIllinois5–⁠6 in 1993
12

FinalHigh 61°F, low 36°F, 0.47 in. of rainAttendance 61,209

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 42, Illinois 19
2025Ohio State 34, Illinois 16
2017Ohio State 52, Illinois 14
2015Ohio State 28, Illinois 3
2014Ohio State 55, Illinois 14
2013Ohio State 60, Illinois 35

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