Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes 
Saturday, October 4th 2025 (7:30 PM EDT)
Ohio State -23.5 (42.5) (-2800) Open: -21.0
Ohio State 42 - Minnesota: 3 (Big Ten)
Golden Gophers (8 - 5) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (8 - 38 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 5.5 (#61)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 2)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (8 - 38 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 5.5 (#61)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: Ohio State -31 (SP+ OSU -29)
Projected Score: MINN: 7 - OSU: 38 (44)
OSU Win prob: 96% | Cover: 54%
MINN Travel: 623 miles, 1 hrs behind
Projected Score: MINN: 7 - OSU: 38 (44)
OSU Win prob: 96% | Cover: 54%
MINN Travel: 623 miles, 1 hrs behind
Buckeyes (12 - 2) (10 - 3 - 1)
Coach Ryan Day (66 - 10)
Avg Score : 33 - 9 (42 - 7 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 12 - 2 (#3)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
Coach Ryan Day (66 - 10)
Avg Score : 33 - 9 (42 - 7 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 12 - 2 (#3)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
| Minnesota's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Minnesota vs Buffalo | -16.5 | 45.5 | W 23 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Minnesota vs Northwestern State | -43.0 | 50.5 | W 66 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Minnesota at California | -3.0 | 41.5 | L 14 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Minnesota vs Rutgers | -3.5 | 51.5 | W 31 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Minnesota at Ohio State | +23.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Minnesota vs Purdue | -7.5 | 49.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | N | |
| Fri 10/17 | Minnesota vs Nebraska | +7.0 | 47.5 | W 24 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Minnesota at Iowa | +7.5 | 39.5 | L 3 - 41 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Minnesota vs Michigan State | -4.5 | 44.5 | W 23 - 20 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/14 | Minnesota at Oregon | +26.5 | 45.5 | L 13 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | +4.0 | 41.0 | L 35 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin | +2.5 | 38.5 | W 17 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/26 | Minnesota vs New Mexico | -1.5 | 44.5 | W 20 - 17 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Ohio State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Ohio State vs Texas | -1.5 | 46.5 | W 14 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Ohio State vs Grambling | -55.5 | 62.5 | W 70 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Ohio State vs Ohio | -28.0 | 49.0 | W 37 - 9 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Ohio State at Washington | -9.5 | 52.5 | W 24 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Ohio State vs Minnesota | -23.5 | 42.5 | W 42 - 3 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Ohio State at Illinois | -15.5 | 51.5 | W 34 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Ohio State at Wisconsin | -24.5 | 41.5 | W 34 - 0 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Ohio State vs Penn State | -17.5 | 45.5 | W 38 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/8 | Ohio State at Purdue | -29.5 | 49.5 | W 34 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Ohio State vs UCLA | -33.5 | 46.5 | W 48 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Ohio State vs Rutgers | -29.0 | 54.0 | W 42 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Ohio State at Michigan | -9.5 | 43.5 | W 27 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/6 | Ohio State vs Indiana | -5.5 | 48.5 | L 10 - 13 | U | N | |
| Wed 12/31 | Ohio State vs Miami | -7.5 | 39.5 | L 14 - 24 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Ohio State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN | #64 (.2) | 45% (39) | 23 | 44% (65) | 2.7 (119) | 103 | 46% (29) | 204 | 4.38 (27) | #16 (.08) | 39% (35) | 22.9 | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 3.32 (23) | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| OSU | #1 (.43) | 52% (3) | 33.4 | 48% (19) | 3.37 (15) | 137 | 56% (1) | 211 | 4.6 (15) | #2 (-.01) | 36% (7) | 9.3 | 39% (26) | 34% (8) | 2.05 (1) | 31.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| OSU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 23 | 8.3 | 44.9% | 4.38 | 0.8 | 19 | 307 | 103 | 204 | 3.7 | 44% | 56% | 44% | 46% | 16% | .2 |
| OSU Defense | 16 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 36.3% | 2.05 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 39% | 34% | 19% | -.01 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 22.9 | 38 | 38.9% | 3.32 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 50% | 36% | 42% | 19% | .08 |
| OSU Offense | 16 | 33.4 | 41.6 | 51.8% | 4.6 | 0.8 | 17 | 347 | 137 | 211 | 5 | 49% | 50% | 48% | 56% | 12% | .43 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | 29:13 | 18.5 | 45% | 90% | 4.5 | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 2 | 28.6 |
| Ohio State | 16 | 24:27 | 16.9 | 42% | 70% | 3.4 | 31.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 2 | 28.8 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 44% (111) | 44% (65) | 28.2 | 102.9 | 3.7 | 17 (84) | .11 (80) | 2.7 (119) | 73% (69) | 10% (80) | 0.88 (113) |
| OSU Defense | 16 | 53% (90) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .01 (15) | 2.9 (48) | 67% (33) | 13% (16) | 0.87 (20) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 50% (63) | 36% (8) | - | - | - | - | .02 (19) | 2.71 (22) | 74% (69) | 9% (90) | 0.95 (50) |
| OSU Offense | 16 | 49% (77) | 48% (19) | 27.3 | 136.8 | 5 | 28 (25) | .31 (8) | 3.37 (15) | 76% (48) | 7% (7) | 1.11 (16) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 56% (25) | 46% (29) | 19.5 | 29.2 | 204.1 | 7 | 10.5 | 18 (68) | 5 (6) | .27 (58) | 1.4 (129) | 30% (46) | 31% (80) | .32 (76) | 6% (70) | 2 (75) |
| OSU Defense | 16 | 46% (35) | 34% (8) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (76) | .02 (2) | 1.5 (28) | 32% (74) | 30% (66) | .16 (13) | 6% (61) | 1.7 (6) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 50% (71) | 42% (80) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (10) | .15 (27) | 1.3 (6) | 33% (43) | 26% (16) | .15 (10) | 10% (1) | 1.8 (20) |
| OSU Offense | 16 | 50% (60) | 56% (1) | 16.7 | 23.4 | 210.6 | 9 | 12.6 | 31 (6) | 9 (48) | .58 (1) | 1.6 (70) | 27% (7) | 37% (12) | .55 (6) | 5% (42) | 2.1 (41) |
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 0.96 #65
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 14.08 #62
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 13.12 #64
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #44
Minnesota's 2025 Expected Record: 7.5 - 5.5
Minnesota's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.5 #70
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.8 #94
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #33
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Minnesota's Power Rating: 0.96 #65
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 14.08 #62
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 13.12 #64
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8% #44
Minnesota's 2025 Expected Record: 7.5 - 5.5
Minnesota's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.5 #70
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.8 #94
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #33
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 0.96 Ohio State: 32.33
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 1.5 Ohio State: 30.1
Minnesota: 0.96 Ohio State: 32.33
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 1.5 Ohio State: 30.1
Ohio State's Power Ratings
Ohio State's Power Rating: 32.33 #2
Ohio State's Offense Rating: 25.53 #10
Ohio State's Defense Rating: -5.04 #1
2025 Talent Rating: 1144.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 73 #2
Ohio State's 2025 Expected Record: 12.0 - 2.0
Ohio State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 30.1 #2
Ohio State's Offense SP+ Rating: 37.6 #13
Ohio State's Defense SP+ Rating: 7.7 #1
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Ohio State's Power Rating: 32.33 #2
Ohio State's Offense Rating: 25.53 #10
Ohio State's Defense Rating: -5.04 #1
2025 Talent Rating: 1144.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 73 #2
Ohio State's 2025 Expected Record: 12.0 - 2.0
Ohio State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 30.1 #2
Ohio State's Offense SP+ Rating: 37.6 #13
Ohio State's Defense SP+ Rating: 7.7 #1
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense on Road: 8.3
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 38
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 0 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense on Road: 8.3
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 38
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 0 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio State 38
Minnesota 7
Projected Total Points: 44
Ohio State 38
Minnesota 7
Projected Total Points: 44
Ohio State Scoring
Offense: 33.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 41.6
Defense: 9.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 7.4
Ohio State's 2025 Record
Record: 12 - 2
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Over/Under Record: 4 - 10
Record at home: 7 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 6 - 0 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 6 - 0 - 1
Offense: 33.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 41.6
Defense: 9.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 7.4
Ohio State's 2025 Record
Record: 12 - 2
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Over/Under Record: 4 - 10
Record at home: 7 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 6 - 0 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 6 - 0 - 1
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/04 | Ohio State | 42 | Minnesota | 3 | Ohio State -23.5 | Ohio State | 42.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/18 | Ohio State | 37 | Minnesota | 3 | Ohio State -27.5 | Ohio State | 51.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 09/02 | Minnesota | 31 | Ohio State | 45 | Ohio State -14 | NA | 62.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 10/13 | Ohio State | 30 | Minnesota | 14 | Ohio State -29.5 | Minnesota | 60.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 11/07 | Ohio State | 28 | Minnesota | 14 | Ohio State -23 | Minnesota | 53.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/15 | Minnesota | 24 | Ohio State | 31 | Ohio State -14.5 | Minnesota | 0 | |
| 2010 | 10/30 | Minnesota | 10 | Ohio State | 52 | ||||
| 2009 | 10/24 | Ohio State | 38 | Minnesota | 7 | ||||
| 2008 | 09/27 | Ohio State | 34 | Minnesota | 21 | ||||
| 2007 | 09/29 | Minnesota | 7 | Ohio State | 30 | ||||
| 2006 | 10/28 | Ohio State | 44 | Minnesota | 0 | ||||
| 2005 | 10/29 | Minnesota | 31 | Ohio State | 45 | ||||
| 2002 | 11/02 | Ohio State | 34 | Minnesota | 3 | ||||
| 2001 | 11/03 | Minnesota | 28 | Ohio State | 31 | ||||
| 2000 | 10/13 | Ohio State | 17 | Minnesota | 29 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 14 | 2 | 2 Overs |
| Minnesota | 1 | 3 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 8 - 7 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 7 - 8 | 2 - 3 | 0 - 1 | 2 - 2 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN | OSU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #65 | #2 |
| SP+SP+ | #70 | #2 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #60 | #2 |
| OffenseOff | #53 | #2 |
| DefenseDef | #89 | #3 |
| Spec TeamsST | #1 | #21 |
| TalentTal | #19 | #1 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #44 | #2 |
(11/22) This program is awful on road. Study why
(11/16) Gophers historically bad road season, L2 at home
(11/2) Outgained & outplayed by Mich St, Def torched
(10/27) Off horrific vs Iowa, 133 yds, 24 rushing, 3 TOs.
(10/18) Def dominated Neb w/ 9 sacks, held to 213 yds
(10/18) RB D Taylor breakout game, 148 yds, 6.2 ypc
(9/14) Rush Off disappointing, Red Zone issues hurt
(9/13) RB1 D Taylor doubtful for Cal (leg inj)
(8/29) QB Lindsey, RB Taylor as good as advertised
(5/26) Portal DE J Howard (LSU) a pot. gamewrecker
(5/23) Safeties Perich & Brown a top duo in CFB
(10/11) OL seems to improve every week. RB Jackson a find
(10/11) CB Igbinosun physical & dares refs to call him on it
(10/6) Def is best unit in CFB. Allowed 25 points in 5 games
(9/29) Run Off is not good, Sayin is accurate but deep ball?
(9/22) Allowed 16 points in 3 games, none in red zone
(8/30) Def dominated Texas. Run game was awful
(8/27) Secondary good, but CB Igbinosun inconsistent
(8/18) QB1 Julian Sayin wins starting job
(7/12) DL issue, smaller, DT. Atkinson (NC) added
(7/12) Lost 14 NFL Draft picks, 2nd most ever
(6/6) RB1 Peoples, Donaldson (WVU), staff high on pos
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINN Off | OSU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #53 | #3 |
| SuccessSuc | #39 | #7 |
| ExplosiveExp | #122 | #15 |
| PPAPPA | #64 | #2 |
| PowerPwr | #62 | #1 |
| SP+SP+ | #94 | #1 |
| Pts POPPO | #27 | #1 |
| HavocHav | #71 | #22 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINN Off | OSU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #66 | #2 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #65 | #26 |
| Run ExplRExp | #113 | #20 |
| PPAExp | #80 | #15 | Run BlockR Blk | #41 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #119 | #48 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #91 | #97 |
| TackleTak | - | #3 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINN Off | OSU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #57 | #11 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #29 | #8 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #129 | #28 |
| PPAExp | #58 | #2 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #54 | #44 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #80 | #16 |
| DB HavocDB | #70 | #61 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | OSU Off | MINN Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #2 | #89 |
| SuccessSuc | #3 | #35 |
| ExplosiveExp | #17 | #19 |
| PPAPPA | #1 | #16 |
| PowerPwr | #10 | #64 |
| SP+SP+ | #13 | #33 |
| Pts POPPO | #15 | #23 |
| HavocHav | #14 | #18 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| OSU Off | MINN Def | |
| Run GameRun | #24 | #82 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #19 | #8 |
| Run ExplRExp | #16 | #50 |
| PPAExp | #8 | #19 | Run BlockR Blk | #8 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #15 | #22 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #48 | #73 |
| TackleTak | - | #86 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | OSU Off | MINN Def |
| Pass GamePass | #1 | #95 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #1 | #80 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #70 | #6 |
| PPAExp | #1 | #27 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #52 | #93 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #7 | #90 |
| DB HavocDB | #42 | #1 |
Program Comparison
OSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFB Elites
'25 Profile: Remains CFB Elites
MINN 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
OSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFB Elites
'25 Profile: Remains CFB Elites
MINN 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
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Ohio State -23.5 (42.5)
Ohio State won vs Minnesota this year (42-3)
Previous Matchups
Ohio State beat Minnesota last year (42-3)
Ohio State beat Minnesota in 2023 (37-3)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Lindsey | 246 | 389 | 63% | 2382 | 18 | 6 | 6.1 |
| Max Shikenjanski | 4 | 5 | 80% | 80 | 1 | 0 | 16.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | 143 | 670 | 4 | 4.7 | 71 |
| Fame Ijeboi | 97 | 441 | 2 | 4.5 | 49 |
| Grant Washington | 21 | 132 | 0 | 6.3 | 16 |
| Cameron Davis (Tr) | 35 | 111 | 2 | 3.2 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemeke Brockington | 46 | 484 | 4 | 10.5 | 24 |
| Javon Tracy (Tr) | 37 | 454 | 6 | 12.3 | 45 |
| Jalen Smith | 28 | 419 | 4 | 15.0 | 78 |
| Darius Taylor | 34 | 245 | 0 | 7.2 | 40 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Baranowski | 102 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Devon Williams | 89 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Koi Perich | 82 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kerry Brown | 56 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Karter Menz | 32 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Jaxon Howard | 29 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Maverick Baranowski | 102 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Nestor (Tr) | 50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kerry Brown | 56 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Anthony Smith | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | 301 | 391 | 77% | 3610 | 32 | 8 | 9.2 |
| Lincoln Kienholz | 11 | 14 | 79% | 139 | 1 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Jackson | 179 | 1090 | 6 | 6.1 | 64 |
| CJ Donaldson (Tr) | 96 | 361 | 10 | 3.8 | 27 |
| James Peoples | 61 | 344 | 3 | 5.6 | 49 |
| Isaiah West | 59 | 310 | 2 | 5.3 | 38 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | 87 | 1243 | 12 | 14.3 | 87 |
| Carnell Tate | 51 | 875 | 9 | 17.2 | 57 |
| Max Klare (Tr) | 43 | 448 | 2 | 10.4 | 39 |
| Brandon Inniss | 36 | 271 | 3 | 7.5 | 29 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | 83 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Arvell Reese | 69 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Caleb Downs | 68 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Caden Curry | 66 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Curry | 66 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| Kenyatta Jackson | 28 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | 69 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Eddrick Houston | 21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sonny Styles | 83 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Jaylen McClain | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |