Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, October 10, 1998. Ohio State kept the Illibuck Share

No. 1 Ohio State beat Illinois 41–⁠0. It was their 87th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 56–⁠27–⁠4 as played.

Away1Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1998

HomeIllinois3–⁠8 in 1998

FinalHigh 68°F, low 39°FAttendance 46,390

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.