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No. 1 Ohio State Overwhelms Minnesota 42-3 Behind Sayin and Stifling Defense

Ryan Day urged focus with back-to-back road games ahead after a performance that reinforced the Buckeyes’ defensive standard.

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Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on before the game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
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Overview

  • Freshman quarterback Julian Sayin went 23-for-27 for 326 yards and three touchdowns, connecting repeatedly with Carnell Tate, who logged nine catches for 183 yards and a 44-yard score.
  • Ohio State limited Minnesota to 162 total yards and one field goal, pushing its season total to just 25 points allowed through five games for a 5.0 points-per-game average.
  • Sayin’s emerging downfield identity continued, with season numbers on throws of 20-plus yards now reported at 12-of-14 for 515 yards and seven touchdowns.
  • Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck praised Matt Patricia’s unit as one of the best he has seen in 13 years, reflecting the complexity and aggression of Ohio State’s defensive looks.
  • Ryan Day noted little update on defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. after a first-half injury, said he was up and moving, and the 5-0 Buckeyes remain the clear No. 1 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll ahead of road trips to Illinois and Wisconsin.