Minnesota (3-1) vs Ohio State (4-0)
October 4, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio State -24 — Over/Under: +44.5
The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Saturday in college football action at Ohio Stadium. Here’s a Minnesota vs Ohio State Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota vs Ohio State Pick.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost to Cal, beat Rutgers, and they play Purdue next. Minnesota has won 5 of its last 6 games. Drake Lindsey is completing 65.8 percent of his passes for 958 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Javon Tracy and Jalen Smith have combined for 383 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Le’Meke Brockington has 15 receptions.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers ground game is averaging 144 yards per contest, and Fame Ijeboi leads the way with 173 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 16.3 points and 230 yards per game. Devon Williams leads the Minnesota Golden Gophers with 31 tackles, Anthony Smith has 4.5 sacks and John Nestor has 2 interceptions.
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Washington and Ohio, and they play Illinois next. The Ohio State Buckeyes have won 8 straight games. Julian Sayin is completing 78.8 percent of his passes for 987 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate have combined for 648 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Max Klare has 6 receptions.
The Ohio State Buckeyes ground game is averaging 181.3 yards per contest, and Bo Jackson leads the way with 297 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Ohio State is allowing 5.5 points and 229.3 yards per game. Arvell Reese leads the Ohio State Buckeyes with 25 tackles, Caden Curry has 5 sacks and Jermaine Mathews Jr. has 1 interception.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost to Cal, beat Rutgers, and they play Purdue next. Minnesota has won 5 of its last 6 games. Drake Lindsey is completing 65.8 percent of his passes for 958 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Javon Tracy and Jalen Smith have combined for 383 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Le’Meke Brockington has 15 receptions.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers ground game is averaging 144 yards per contest, and Fame Ijeboi leads the way with 173 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 16.3 points and 230 yards per game. Devon Williams leads the Minnesota Golden Gophers with 31 tackles, Anthony Smith has 4.5 sacks and John Nestor has 2 interceptions.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Washington and Ohio, and they play Illinois next. The Ohio State Buckeyes have won 8 straight games. Julian Sayin is completing 78.8 percent of his passes for 987 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate have combined for 648 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Max Klare has 6 receptions.
The Ohio State Buckeyes ground game is averaging 181.3 yards per contest, and Bo Jackson leads the way with 297 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Ohio State is allowing 5.5 points and 229.3 yards per game. Arvell Reese leads the Ohio State Buckeyes with 25 tackles, Caden Curry has 5 sacks and Jermaine Mathews Jr. has 1 interception.
Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 26 October games at Ohio Stadium.
- Minnesota has lost eight of its last 10 October games against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games as a favorite.
- Minnesota has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won four of its last six October games as an underdog.
- Minnesota has covered the spread in each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four October games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Ohio State’s last nine games against conference opponents at Ohio Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Minnesota’s last six games as an underdog against top-10 AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Ohio State Buckeyes Player Prop Facts
- Julian Sayin has recorded a 110.0+ passer rating in three consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Jameson Geers leads Minnesota for touchdowns (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (25.0).
- Ohio State ranks T2nd among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (1.5).
- Minnesota ranks 5th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (65.5).
- Minnesota ranks 9th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (230.0).