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Game Thread Minnesota at tOSU, Sat. Oct. 4th, 7:30 pm ET, NBC

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youra6 said:
So how good is this Minny team
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They’re exactly what they always are. A team good enough to lose by 2 scores but not exactly good enough to threaten in a real way. To be honest I wouldn’t be surprised if this is an annoying game where we have to play our starters all 4 quarters similar to the Ohio game. OU is actually a pretty good comp for Minnesota. Rutgers, Minnesota, Ohio they’re all kind of the same tier.

Interesting complement by Fleck this week was about our OL. He said he thought our OL reminded him a lot of the TCUN OL that stole the title. He’s probably right because this is a chippy OL and probably one we haven’t had for a few decades when it comes to finishing people.
 
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Don't disagree with opening the flood gates on offense, but please, please, pull the starters as early as possible. Yeah, I get wanting to preserve a shut-out on score and TDs, but remember back to spring, when everyone was moaning about lack of depth at DL, etc. The lack of depth is lack of PT for the back-ups, so reviewing the roster, there's plenty of youth there, so get them blooded. Everyone (also) moans about the length of the season, so pull the starters early, or at least intersperse the starters with the 2's, to preserve the starters bodies, and gain valuable experience for the back-ups. Also recall the injury bug on the OL last year. tOSU was fortunate that there were serviceable back-ups, who rose to the occasion and need. There are some VHT OL guys that need experience. Go Bucks! Gametime will almost be at cocktail hour (over here on the Left Coast), so will have some warm beer with cold pizza, or is it the other way around?
 
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Here are the results of our Week 6 simulation:

Ohio State 44 - Minnesota 6​

It was another weird start in this one, as Minnesota scored the first six points of the game with fields goals on their first two drives. Unfortunately for the Gophers, those would be their only points scored for the entirety of the game.

That 6-0 lead was short lived, as a 4-yard touchdown by Max Klare put Ohio State on top 7-6 by the end of the first quarter.

The Buckeyes’ offense continued its slow start in the second quarter. Brandon Inniss hauled in a 5-yard touchdown pass from Julian Sayin to open up the period, but Ohio State could only muster a 25-yard field the rest of the half as they took a 17-6 lead into the break.

Ohio State opened up the third quarter a little better, as Jeremiah Smith scored on a 19-yard catch-and-run touchdown on opening possession to extend the Buckeyes’ lead. Smith scored again not too long later, this time on a short 4-yard touchdown grab, and after yet another field goal by

Jayden Fielding, the home team was now firmly in charge, 34-6 heading into the fourth quarter.

The starters remained in the game for a few more drives, with Carnell Tate tacking on a short rushing touchdown and Fielding adding one final field goal to reach our final score of 44-6 in favor of Ohio State.

Overall, Ohio State out-gained Minnesota 443-158. The Buckeyes dominated on both sides of the ball on third down, converting 10-of-18 opportunities on offense and holding the Gophers to 2-of-16. OSU averaged 5.7 yards per play, while Minnesota managed just 2.5 yards per play.

Key Contributors​

Ohio State (Offense)​

  • Julian Sayin: 34-of-46 passing, 330 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
  • James Peoples: 14 carries for 76 yards
  • Carnell Tate: 9 catches for 138 yards (+ 1 rush for 2 yards, TD)
  • Jeremiah Smith: 6 catches for 62 yards, 2 TD
  • Brandon Inniss: 5 catches for 58 yards, 1 TD

Ohio State (Defense)​

  • Eddrick Houston: 7 tackles, 3 TFL, 2.5 sacks
  • Kenyatta Jackson: 5 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks
  • Beau Atkinson: 5 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks
  • Davison Igbinosun: 3 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 sack
  • Arvell Reese: 6 tackles, 1 FF

Minnesota (Offense)​

  • Drake Lindsey: 19-of-36 passing, 208 yards
  • Darius Taylor: 14 carries for 32 yards (+ 6 catches for 42 yards)
  • Javon Tracy: 4 catches for 44 yards
  • Le’Meke Brockington: 3 catches for 41 yards

Minnesota (Defense)​

  • Maverick Baranowski: 8 tackles
  • Jeff Roberson: 4 tackles, 1 TFL
  • Jalen Logan-Redding: 4 tackles, 1 TFL
  • Mo Omonode: 1 TFL, 1 sack
  • Jaylen Bowden: 4 tackles, 1 INT
 
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