Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, November 9, 1996. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 2 Ohio State beat Illinois 48–⁠0. It was their 85th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 54–⁠27–⁠4 as played.

Away2Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1996

HomeIllinois2–⁠9 in 1996

FinalHigh 40°F, low 30°FAttendance 54,412

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 20 since this game.