Iowa at Ohio State

Saturday, October 4, 1997

No. 7 Ohio State beat No. 11 Iowa 23–⁠7. It was their 54th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 38–⁠13–⁠3 as played.

Away11Iowa7–⁠5 in 1997
7
Home7Ohio State10–⁠3 in 1997
23

FinalAttendance 92,536College GameDay broadcast from here, October 4, 1997 (Wikipedia)

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 49–⁠15–⁠3; as played, 50–⁠15–⁠3 in 68 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 31, Iowa 14
2024Ohio State 35, Iowa 7
2022Ohio State 54, Iowa 10
2017Iowa 55, Ohio State 24
2013Ohio State 34, Iowa 24
2010Ohio State 20, Iowa 17

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