Minnesota at Ohio State

Saturday, October 17, 1998

No. 1 Ohio State beat Minnesota 45–⁠15. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 34–⁠6 as played.

AwayMinnesota5–⁠6 in 1998
15
Home1Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1998
45

FinalHigh 78°F, low 52°FAttendance 93,138

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 89% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 48–⁠7; as played, 49–⁠7 in 56 meetings, counting the 16 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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