Ohio State at Purdue

Saturday, October 19, 1996

No. 2 Ohio State beat Purdue 42–⁠14. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 31–⁠10–⁠2 as played.

Away2Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1996
42
HomePurdue3–⁠8 in 1996
14

FinalAttendance 58,323

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 43–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 44–⁠15–⁠2 in 61 meetings, counting the 18 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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