Seeded No.1, the Ohio State Buckeyes will be welcoming the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 4 at the Ohio Stadium.
While the Buckeyes are yet to lose a game and have won all of their four fixtures, the Golden Gophers have lost only once. In their latest matchup, Ohio State humbled Washington 24-6 in an away game. They are enjoying a 13-game winning streak against Minnesota and would like to add one more come Saturday.
On the other hand, Minnesota enter this fixture on the back of a narrow 31-28 win over Rutgers at home, and will be aiming to add more victories to their name in the coming days. They will rely on quarterback Drake Lindsey, who was adjudged Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his 378 throwing yards and three touchdowns against Rutgers. However, Ohio State's formidable defense, led by defensive end Caden Curry and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, will pose a significant challenge to his way.
Ohio State vs Minnesota: Date and kick-off time
The Ohio State vs Minnesota game will be played on October 4 at the Ohio Stadium.
| Date | October 4, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 07:30 PM ET or 04:30 PM PT |
| Venue | Ohio Stadium |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio |
How to watch Ohio State vs Minnesota on TV & stream live online
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming Service: Peacock
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Ohio State vs Minnesota Team News
Ohio State Team News
Quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 208 yards and registered two touchdowns against Washington. He is healthy and will be leading the Buckeyes' offense against Minnesota. Wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are reported to be fully fit as well. Cornerback Davison Igbinosun will return to the squad after recovering from a minor knee issue.
Minnesota Team News
Running back Darius Taylor, who was last year's 1000-yard rusher, is still out due to an ankle injury. Running back AJ Turner is ruled out for the entirety of the campaign with a knee injury. Safety Koi Perich, deemed as a difference-maker, will be anchoring the secondary, and his role in shattering Ohio State's passing game will be crucial.