The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (4–0) return home to the Shoe for a Thursday night primetime showdown against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3–1).

In this episode, we break down:

🔴 Julian Sayin’s first Big Ten home start

🏃 Can Bo Jackson run on Minnesota’s top-5 rush defense?

🛡 Why OSU’s red zone defense may decide the game

📊 Key stat comparisons, matchups, and betting lines

🎤 Ryan Day’s thoughts on the Buckeyes’ maturity and development through 4 games

This is a clash of two of the best defenses in the Big Ten, but will Minnesota have enough firepower to hang with Ohio State’s explosive playmakers like Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate? 💬 Drop your score predictions in the comments!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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