When was the last time Nebraska beat Ohio State? Breaking down head-to-head rivalry, stats and more

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are gearing up for a crucial Week 9 matchup versus the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes this weekend. Nebraska will travel to Columbus looking to bounce back after an embarrassing 56-7 loss at the hands of the Indiana Hoosiers last week.

The Buckeyes are coming off a loss of their own, forfeiting their undefeated record after a 32-31 loss to the Oregon Ducks in Eugene in Week 7. This is the first matchup between Nebraska and Ohio State since 2021 and could have playoff implications for each team.

Here's a look inside this head-to-head rivalry as these Big Ten Conference foes prepare to clash.

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When was the last time Nebraska beat Ohio State?

Nebraska's last win over the Buckeyes came during the 2011 season in the third meeting between the two schools. The Cornhuskers won in Lincoln, with a final score of 34-27.

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Nebraska vs. Ohio State: Head-to-head

Nebraska's sense of victory wouldn't stick, as the Buckeyes would go on to win each of the next seven matchups between the two. In their last matchup, Ohio State topped the Cornhuskers 26-17.

The largest margin of victory in the series also belongs to Ohio State, as the Buckeyes trounced Nebraska 62-3 back in the 2016 season.

The closest margin of victory was also a Buckeyes win when Ohio State beat Nebraska 36-31 in 2018.

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Nebraska vs. Ohio State: Last 10 matchups

Here is a complete series breakdown for Nebraska and Ohio State dating back to their first matchup in 1955:

November 6, 2021

The Ohio State Buckeyes topped the Nebraska Cornhuskers 26-17.

October 24, 2020

During a shortened season due to COVID-19, Nebraska, the Buckeyes won 52-17.

September 28, 2019

The Buckeyes topped the Cornhuskers with a final score of 48-7

November 3, 2018

The Buckeyes topped the Cornhuskers with a final score of 36-31.

October 14, 2017

The Buckeyes topped the Cornhuskers 56-14 in 2017.

November 5, 2016

The Buckeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 62-3 with the largest margin of victory in the series.

October 6, 2012

The Buckeyes topped the Cornhuskers with a final score of 63-38.

October 8, 2011

The Cornhuskers defeated the Buckeyes 34-27, claiming their only win of the series.

September 29, 1956

The Buckeyes topped the Cornhuskers 34-7 in their second meeting.

September 24, 1955

In their first matchup against each other, the Buckeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-20.