Ohio State at Penn State

Saturday, October 11, 1997

No. 2 Penn State beat No. 7 Ohio State 31–⁠27. It was their 13th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 8–⁠5 as played.

Away7Ohio State10–⁠3 in 1997
27
Home2Penn State9–⁠3 in 1997
31

FinalHigh 78°F, low 41°FAttendance 97,282

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 26–⁠14; as played, 27–⁠14 in 41 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 38, Penn State 14
2024Ohio State 20, Penn State 13
2023Ohio State 20, Penn State 12
2022Ohio State 44, Penn State 31
2021Ohio State 33, Penn State 24
2020Ohio State 38, Penn State 25

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