Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, November 11, 2000. Ohio State took the Illibuck from Illinois Share

No. 13 Ohio State beat Illinois 24–⁠21. It was their 89th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 57–⁠28–⁠4 as played.

Away13Ohio State8–⁠4 in 2000

HomeIllinois5–⁠6 in 2000

FinalHigh 49°F, low 34°FAttendance 61,207

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio State 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ohio State leads 70–⁠30–⁠4; as played, 71–⁠30–⁠4 in 105 meetings, counting the 16 since this game.