The Game Day Weather Forecast is predicting 35º at kickoff today. Ever wonder how Ohio State has performed in games with that exact temperature? You haven't? Well, that means you're normal. But, since you're here, let's take a look at how the Buckeyes have fared in this cold weather.
Five Things 35 Degrees
- This will be the ninth time (6–2) Ohio State has played a game with this temperature at kickoff. With eight of the nine games being played in November.
- The last time Ohio State played a game in this scenario was Week 11 of 2014. The Buckeyes incinerated Indiana, 42-27, in Columbus.
- November 18, 1961 is the first recorded game that we have for Ohio State kicking off in this temperature. The team defeated Oregon, 22-12, in Columbus.
- The Scarlet and Gray are outscoring their opponents 227-117 when it is 35º at the opening kick with the average score being 28-15.
- The Buckeyes have been ranked seven of the nine times when playing at this opening kickoff temperature.
| SEASON | DATE | OPPONENT | WIND | CONDITIONS | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NOV. 22 | INDIANA | 14 | CLOUDY | 42-27 |
| 2010 | NOV. 27 | MICHIGAN | 13 | PARTY SUNNY | 37-7 |
| 1997 | NOV. 22 | No. 1 MICHIGAN | 10 | RAIN/LIGHT SNOW | 14-20 |
| 1982 | NOV. 15 | ILLINOIS | 15 | LIGHT SNOW | 41-6 |
| 1980 | NOV. 13 | NORTHWESTERN | 2 | CLEAR/ SUNNY | 40-28 |
| 1990 | OCT. 25 | WISCONSIN | 10 | CLOUDY | 21-0 |
| 1961 | NOV. 6 | MICHIGAN STATE | 20 | RAIN/SNOW | 10-17 |
| 1978 | NOV. 18 | OREGON | 20 | SUNNY | 22-12 |
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