Ohio State at West Virginia

Saturday, September 5, 1998

No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 11 West Virginia 34–⁠17. It was their second meeting; Ohio State leads the series 2–⁠0.

Away1Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1998
34
Home11West Virginia8–⁠4 in 1998
17

FinalHigh 83°F, low 53°FAttendance 68,409

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Ohio State leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings.

Recent meetings
1998Ohio State 34, West Virginia 17
1987Ohio State 24, West Virginia 3

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