FOOTBALL
Ohio State vs. Minnesota | Who has the edge?
Staff Writer
Buckeye Xtra
When
Buckeyes
run
Edge
MINNESOTA
The Gophers’ run defense has been pretty stingy and Ohio State’s run game has underachieved recently.
When
Buckeyes
pass
Edge
OHIO STATE
This is the game’s biggest mismatch. Minnesota’s secondary has struggled, and we know what Haskins and gang can do.
When
Gophers
run
Edge
OHIO STATE
Minnesota is averaging only 3.5 yards per carry and leading rusher Bryce Williams’ long is only 17 yards.
When
Gophers
pass
Edge
OHIO STATE
Freshman walk-on Zack Annexstad is completing just 52.1 percent of his passes.
Special
teams
Edge
OHIO STATE
Injuries have hurt the Gophers here, but field-goal kicker Emmit Carpenter is reliable (8 of 9 this year and 83 percent for his career).