Ohio State at Minnesota

Saturday, November 8, 1997

No. 7 Ohio State beat Minnesota 31–⁠3. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 33–⁠6 as played.

Away7Ohio State10–⁠3 in 1997
31
HomeMinnesota3–⁠9 in 1997
3

FinalHigh 43°F, low 32°FAttendance 47,706

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 48–⁠7; as played, 49–⁠7 in 56 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3
2023Ohio State 37, Minnesota 3
2021Ohio State 45, Minnesota 31
2018Ohio State 30, Minnesota 14
2015Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14
2014Ohio State 31, Minnesota 24

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