Kent State at Ohio

Thursday, August 28, 1997

Ohio beat Kent State 31–⁠7. It was their 36th meeting; after it, Ohio led the series 22–⁠12–⁠2 as played.

AwayKent State3–⁠8 in 1997
7
HomeOhio8–⁠3 in 1997
31

FinalHigh 82°F, low 60°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio leads 40–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠22–⁠2 in 63 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio 13, Kent State 10
2024Ohio 41, Kent State 0
2023Ohio 42, Kent State 17
2022Kent State 31, Ohio 24
2021Kent State 34, Ohio 27
2019Ohio 45, Kent State 38

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