Sat, Sep 26 · Week 4 · Conference game
Illinois at Ohio State weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
- TV
- Fox
It was 67°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 18 mph. Final: Illinois 19, Ohio State 42.
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical September at the stadium: highs near 79°26°, lows near 60°15°, rain on 28% of days.
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Ohio Stadium
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Field runs
- north to south
- Elevation
- 771 ft235 m
Highs near 79°26°, lows near 60°15°. Rain on 28% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 5%, above 90°F on 3%. 10-year average.
Ohio State leads 1-0
1 meeting tracked here since 2025 · Ohio State won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oct 11 | Ohio State at Illinois | Ohio State 34-16 | Gies Memorial Stadium |
Recent games at Ohio Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Maryland at Ohio State | 16–45 |  65°18° · 0.12 in3.1 mm rain · 13 mph22 km/h gusts |
Illinois at Ohio State: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Illinois at Ohio State?
It was 67°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 18 mph. Final: Illinois 19, Ohio State 42.
Does Ohio Stadium have a roof?
No. Ohio Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.