Minnesota at Ohio State
Saturday, November 2, 2002 Share
No. 6 Ohio State beat No. 23 Minnesota 34–3. It was their 44th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 37–7 as played.
Final at Ohio Stadium, ColumbusHigh 49°F, low 27°FAttendance 104,897
- At kickoff
- 48°F, a few clouds, wind 16 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Port Columbus International Airport (KCMH), 12 km from the stadium, 21 minutes after kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ohio State | 0 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 34 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Minnesota–Ohio State gameOfficially, Ohio State leads 48–7; as played, 49–7 in 56 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.
| 2025 | Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3 | |
| 2023 | Ohio State 37, Minnesota 3 | |
| 2021 | Ohio State 45, Minnesota 31 | |
| 2018 | Ohio State 30, Minnesota 14 | |
| 2015 | Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14 | |
| 2014 | Ohio State 31, Minnesota 24 |
Around this game
Minnesota
- Next gamevs. MichiganNov. 9, 2002
- SeasonMinnesota in 2002
- ProgramMinnesota history and records
Ohio State
- Next gameat PurdueNov. 9, 2002
- SeasonOhio State in 2002
- ProgramOhio State history and records