Illinois at Ohio State
Saturday, November 15, 1997. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share
No. 4 Ohio State beat Illinois 41–6. It was their 86th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 55–27–4 as played.
FinalHigh 35°F, low 27°FAttendance 92,008
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 96% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–Ohio State gameOfficially, Ohio State leads 70–30–4; as played, 71–30–4 in 105 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.
| 2026 | Ohio State 42, Illinois 19 | |
| 2025 | Ohio State 34, Illinois 16 | |
| 2017 | Ohio State 52, Illinois 14 | |
| 2015 | Ohio State 28, Illinois 3 | |
| 2014 | Ohio State 55, Illinois 14 | |
| 2013 | Ohio State 60, Illinois 35 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. Michigan StateNov. 22, 1997
- SeasonIllinois in 1997
- ProgramIllinois history and records
Ohio State
- Next gameat MichiganNov. 22, 1997
- SeasonOhio State in 1997
- ProgramOhio State history and records