Ohio State Crushes Minnesota 42-3

Ohio State defeated Minnesota 42-3 in Columbus, allowing only a 27-yard opening field goal before shutting out the Gophers the rest of the night. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 23 of 27 passes for 326 yards, while Carnell Tate caught nine passes for 183 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown. Jeremiah Smith added seven receptions and two touchdowns, and tight end Klare had five catches for 63 yards. The win reinforced Ohio State’s season-long defensive dominance (top-ranked scoring and red-zone defense) and showcased an explosive offense even when opponents tried to focus on stopping a single receiver. Minnesota’s offense was largely smothered, and the game included at least one contentious non-call when a Jalen Smith reception from Drake Lindsey was ruled incomplete.