Ohio State is back in the Horseshoe Thursday night under the primetime lights, and Minnesota brings one of the Big Ten's toughest defenses into Columbus. Can the Buckeyes keep rolling as the nation's No. 1 team?

In this episode, I break down the 5 keys to a Buckeye victory vs. Minnesota:

• How Bo Jackson can solve the Gophers' elite run defense

• Why Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate could feast vs. man coverage

• The red zone battle that may decide the game

• How Matt Patricia's defense can rattle freshman QB Drake Lindsey

• Why tempo and time of possession matter on a short week

Prediction, key matchups, and what Buckeye fans should watch for in Week 5.

👉 Drop your score predictions in the comments — is this a blowout, or another grind-it-out Big Ten battle?

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