Illinois at Ohio State

Saturday, November 13, 1999. Illinois took the Illibuck from Ohio State

Illinois beat No. 25 Ohio State 46–⁠20. It was their 88th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 56–⁠28–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois8–⁠4 in 1999
46
Home25Ohio State6–⁠6 in 1999
20

FinalHigh 65°F, low 40°FAttendance 93,429

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 79% to win. Illinois pulled the upset.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Ohio State 42, Illinois 19
2025Ohio State 34, Illinois 16
2017Ohio State 52, Illinois 14
2015Ohio State 28, Illinois 3
2014Ohio State 55, Illinois 14
2013Ohio State 60, Illinois 35

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