1998 schedule
Ohio State
Big Ten
Final rank
#4
Record
10-1
Points
34
Diff
+276
Scored
406
Allowed
130
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 1998 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | West Virginia(Tier 2) | Away | 34 – 17 | W | +4 |
| 3 | Toledo(Tier 3) | Home | 49 – 0 | W | +3 |
| 4 | Missouri(Premier) | Home | 35 – 14 | W | +5 |
| 6 | Penn State(Premier) | Home | 28 – 9 | W | +5 |
| 7 | Illinois(Tier 4) | Away | 41 – 0 | W | +2 |
| 8 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Home | 45 – 15 | W | +3 |
| 9 | Northwestern(Tier 4) | Away | 36 – 10 | W | +2 |
| 10 | Indiana(Tier 3) | Away | 38 – 7 | W | +3 |
| 11 | Michigan State(Tier 2) | Home | 24 – 28 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Iowa(Tier 4) | Away | 45 – 14 | W | +2 |
| 13 | Michigan(Premier) | Home | 31 – 16 | W | +5 |
