Since 2017, Illinois and Ohio State have met 3 times, and Ohio State has the better of it at 3–0.
Most recently Ohio State won 42–19 on September 26, 2026.
Right now Illinois is 2–3 and Ohio State is 4–1, with Illinois at 17 days since a win against Ohio State's 3.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26 2026 | Ohio State home | Ohio State | 42–19 |
| Sat, Oct 11 2025 | Illinois home | Ohio State | 34–16 |
| Sat, Nov 18 2017 | Ohio State home | Ohio State | 52–14 |
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