Ohio State at Minnesota

Saturday, October 29, 2005

No. 12 Ohio State beat Minnesota 45–⁠31. It was their 45th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 38–⁠7 as played.

Away12Ohio State10–⁠2 in 2005
45
HomeMinnesota7–⁠5 in 2005
31

FinalTV: ABCAttendance 54,825

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State170141445
Minnesota1077731

Standouts

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Player stats

Ohio State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Troy Smith14/2023330
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Antonio Pittman23186267
Troy Smith1125010
Maurice Wells8705
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Santonio Holmes494241
Anthony Gonzalez463127
Ted Ginn Jr.353035
Antonio Pittman116016

Minnesota

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Bryan Cupito26/3539610
Gary Russell0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Laurence Maroney25127153
Gary Russell1550212
Ernest Wheelwright1303
Bryan Cupito1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jared Ellerson5113146
Logan Payne482042
Matt Spaeth358035
Ernest Wheelwright350026

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Ohio StateMinnesota
449Total yards578
242Passing yards396
216Rushing yards182
11.6Yards per pass11.0
5.0Yards per rush4.3
22First downs23
3–⁠10Third downs6–⁠15
1–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠2
0Turnovers1
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
19:12Possession17:14

Efficiency

Ohio StateMinnesota
40%Success rate50%
−0.03EPA per play0.29
0.94Explosiveness1.04
−0.19Rushing EPA−0.04
0.36Passing EPA0.67
44%Passing-down success33%
−0.08First-down EPA0.31
0.23Second-down EPA0.18
−0.21Third-down EPA0.82

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Minnesota end zoneOhio State end zoneQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ1 MinnesotaMissed FG, 9 playsQ1 Ohio StateField goal, 8 playsQ1 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown, 1 playQ1 MinnesotaField goal, 11 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 Ohio StateTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ2 Ohio StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 5 playsQ3 Ohio StatePunt, 5 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 2 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ4 MinnesotaFumble, 3 playsQ4 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ4 MinnesotaPunt, 6 playsQ4 Ohio StatePunt, 9 playsQ4 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 9 playsQ4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Minnesota drives left to right, Ohio State right to left.
  1. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 80 yards
  2. Q1 MinnesotaMissed FG, 9 plays, 65 yards
  3. Q1 Ohio StateField goal, 8 plays, 66 yards
  4. Q1 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 6 plays, 80 yards
  5. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown, 1 play, 3 yards
  6. Q1 MinnesotaField goal, 11 plays, 67 yards
  7. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  8. Q2 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 59 yards
  9. Q2 Ohio StateTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 47 yards
  10. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  12. Q2 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 43 yards
  13. Q2 Ohio StateEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  14. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  15. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 72 yards
  16. Q3 MinnesotaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 48 yards
  17. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 68 yards
  18. Q3 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 5 plays, 80 yards
  19. Q3 Ohio StatePunt, 5 plays, 14 yards
  20. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 2 plays, −1 yard
  21. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 36 yards
  22. Q4 MinnesotaFumble, 3 plays, 8 yards
  23. Q4 Ohio StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 28 yards
  24. Q4 MinnesotaPunt, 6 plays, 4 yards
  25. Q4 Ohio StatePunt, 9 plays, 20 yards
  26. Q4 MinnesotaTouchdown run, 9 plays, 80 yards
  27. Q4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 2 plays, 1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Ohio State 17, Minnesota 10
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:461st & 10 at own 20Troy Smith pass incomplete.
14:352nd & 10 at own 20Antonio Pittman rush for 4 yards to the OSU 24.
14:003rd & 6 at own 24Troy Smith pass complete to Anthony Gonzalez for 12 yards to the OSU 36 for a 1ST down.
13:351st & 10 at own 36Antonio Pittman rush for 2 yards to the OSU 38.
12:572nd & 8 at own 38Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 9 yards to the OSU 47 for a 1ST down.
12:511st & 10 at own 47Antonio Pittman rush for 12 yards to the Minn 41 for a 1ST down.
12:421st & 10 at opp 41Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 6, Minnesota 0
12:42Josh Huston extra point GOOD.Ohio State 7, Minnesota 0
12:42Josh Huston kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Missed FG, 9 plays
12:361st & 10 at own 20Laurence Maroney rush for 1 yard to the Minn 21.
12:302nd & 9 at own 21Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 13 yards to the Minn 34 for a 1ST down.
12:251st & 10 at own 34Laurence Maroney rush for 3 yards to the Minn 37.
12:032nd & 7 at own 37Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jakari Wallace for 5 yards to the Minn 42.
11:503rd & 2 at own 42Minnesota penalty 5 yard false start on Steve Shidell accepted.
11:353rd & 7 at own 37Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 47 yards to the OSU 16 for a 1ST down.
10:581st & 10 at opp 16Laurence Maroney rush for 2 yards to the OSU 14.
10:272nd & 8 at opp 14Gary Russell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the OSU 15.
10:243rd & 9 at opp 15Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 10:24.
10:193rd & 9 at opp 15Bryan Cupito pass incomplete.
10:144th & 9 at opp 15Jason Giannini 32 yard field goal MISSED.
Ohio State Field goal, 8 plays
10:021st & 10 at own 20Troy Smith pass complete to Ted Ginn Jr for 35 yards to the Minn 45 for a 1ST down.
9:341st & 10 at opp 45Antonio Pittman rush for 4 yards to the Minn 41.
9:082nd & 6 at opp 41Troy Smith pass complete to Ted Ginn Jr for 8 yards to the Minn 33 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at opp 33Troy Smith pass complete to Antonio Pittman for 17 yards to the Minn 16 for a 1ST down.
8:251st & 10 at opp 16Antonio Pittman rush for 1 yard to the Minn 15.
7:512nd & 9 at opp 15Antonio Pittman rush for 1 yard to the Minn 14.
7:133rd & 8 at opp 14Troy Smith pass incomplete.
7:094th & 8 at opp 14Josh Huston 31 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 10, Minnesota 0
7:09Josh Huston kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:031st & 10 at own 20Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 14 yards to the Minn 34 for a 1ST down.
6:521st & 10 at own 34Laurence Maroney rush for 52 yards to the OSU 14 for a 1ST down.
6:351st & 10 at opp 14Gary Russell rush for 8 yards to the OSU 6.
6:072nd & 2 at opp 6Gary Russell rush for 3 yards to the OSU 3 for a 1ST down.
5:371st & goal at opp 3Gary Russell rush for 2 yards to the OSU 1.
5:162nd & goal at opp 1Laurence Maroney rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 10, Minnesota 6
5:16Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Ohio State 10, Minnesota 7
5:03Jason Giannini kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ted Ginn Jr for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 16, Minnesota 7
5:03Josh Huston extra point GOOD.Ohio State 17, Minnesota 7
5:03Josh Huston kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Field goal, 11 plays
4:561st & 10 at own 20Laurence Maroney rush for 3 yards to the Minn 23.
4:142nd & 7 at own 23Laurence Maroney rush for 11 yards to the Minn 34 for a 1ST down.
3:391st & 10 at own 34Laurence Maroney rush for 1 yard to the Minn 35.
3:112nd & 9 at own 35Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 19 yards to the OSU 46 for a 1ST down.
2:451st & 10 at opp 46Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 14 yards to the OSU 32 for a 1ST down.
2:171st & 10 at opp 32Gary Russell rush for 2 yards to the OSU 30.
1:452nd & 8 at opp 30Laurence Maroney rush for 11 yards to the OSU 19 for a 1ST down.
1:301st & 10 at opp 19Laurence Maroney rush for a loss of 4 yards to the OSU 23.
0:552nd & 14 at opp 23Ernest Wheelwright rush for 3 yards to the OSU 20.
0:353rd & 11 at opp 20Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jarod Posthumus for 7 yards to the OSU 13.
0:094th & 4 at opp 13Jason Giannini 30 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 17, Minnesota 10
0:04Jason Giannini kickoff for 43 yards returned by Anthony Gonzalez for 8 yards to the OSU 30.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
0:021st & 10 at own 30Troy Smith rush for 3 yards to the OSU 33.
Q2 14:512nd & 7 at own 33Troy Smith rush for 1 yard to the OSU 34.
Q2 14:133rd & 6 at own 34Troy Smith pass incomplete.
Q2 14:034th & 6 at own 34AJ Trapasso punt for 39 yards, returned by Logan Payne for 14 yards to the Minn 41.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Tied at 17
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 5 plays
13:501st & 10 at own 41Gary Russell rush for 5 yards to the Minn 46.
12:552nd & 5 at own 46Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
12:323rd & 1 at the 50Gary Russell rush for 3 yards to the OSU 47 for a 1ST down.
12:161st & 10 at opp 47Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 42 yards to the OSU 5 for a 1ST down.
11:571st & goal at opp 5Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 17, Minnesota 16
11:57Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Tied at 17
11:52Jason Giannini kickoff for 44 yards returned by Anthony Gonzalez for 8 yards to the OSU 29.
Ohio State Turnover on downs, 9 plays
11:371st & 10 at own 29Antonio Pittman rush for 15 yards to the OSU 44 for a 1ST down.
11:151st & 10 at own 44Antonio Pittman rush for 2 yards to the OSU 46.
10:302nd & 8 at own 46Troy Smith pass complete to Anthony Gonzalez for 11 yards to the Minn 43 for a 1ST down.
10:061st & 10 at opp 43Troy Smith pass complete to Stan White Jr for 1 yard to the Minn 42.
9:352nd & 9 at opp 42Troy Smith pass complete to Ted Ginn Jr for 9 yards to the Minn 33 for a 1ST down.
9:051st & 10 at opp 33Antonio Pittman rush for 3 yards to the Minn 30.
8:152nd & 7 at opp 30Troy Smith rush for 4 yards to the Minn 26.
8:023rd & 3 at opp 26Timeout OHIO ST, clock 08:02.
7:513rd & 3 at opp 26Troy Smith rush for 2 yards to the Minn 24.
6:594th & 1 at opp 24Troy Smith rush for no gain to the Minn 24.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
6:541st & 10 at own 24Laurence Maroney rush for 2 yards to the Minn 26.
6:492nd & 8 at own 26Minnesota penalty 5 yard illegal motion accepted, no play.
6:202nd & 13 at own 21Bryan Cupito pass complete to Laurence Maroney for 8 yards to the Minn 29.
5:523rd & 5 at own 29Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Logan Payne.
5:454th & 5 at own 29Justin Kucek punt for 29 yards downed at the OSU 42.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
5:161st & 10 at own 42Troy Smith sacked by Anthony Montgomery and Mario Reese at the OSU 33 for a loss of 9 yards.
4:342nd & 19 at own 33Antonio Pittman rush for 5 yards to the OSU 38.
4:053rd & 14 at own 38Ohio St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
3:373rd & 24 at own 28Troy Smith rush for 10 yards to the OSU 38.
3:014th & 14 at own 38AJ Trapasso punt for 43 yards, returned by Logan Payne for 9 yards to the Minn 28, Minnesota penalty 14 yard face mask accepted.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 9 plays
2:441st & 10 at own 14Laurence Maroney rush for 6 yards to the Minn 20.
2:152nd & 4 at own 20Laurence Maroney rush for 14 yards to the Minn 34 for a 1ST down.
1:501st & 10 at own 34Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 11 yards to the Minn 45 for a 1ST down.
1:311st & 10 at own 45Laurence Maroney rush for 7 yards to the OSU 48.
1:312nd & 3 at opp 48Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 01:31.
1:262nd & 3 at opp 48Laurence Maroney rush for 3 yards to the OSU 45 for a 1ST down.
1:101st & 10 at opp 45Laurence Maroney rush for no gain to the OSU 45.
0:422nd & 10 at opp 45Bryan Cupito pass incomplete to Jared Ellerson.
0:423rd & 10 at opp 45Minnesota penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:193rd & 15 at the 50Bryan Cupito pass complete to Laurence Maroney for 7 yards to the OSU 43.
0:024th & 8 at opp 43Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 00:02.
0:004th & 8 at opp 43Bryan Cupito pass incomplete.
Q3 15:00Josh Huston kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Ohio State 31, Minnesota 24
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 20Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jakari Wallace for 5 yards to the Minn 25.
14:132nd & 5 at own 25Gary Russell rush for 2 yards to the Minn 27.
13:473rd & 3 at own 27Bryan Cupito pass incomplete.
13:384th & 3 at own 27Justin Kucek punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Ted Ginn Jr at the Minn 38, Ohio St penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 2 plays
13:151st & 10 at own 28Antonio Pittman rush for 5 yards to the OSU 33.
12:472nd & 5 at own 33Antonio Pittman rush for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 23, Minnesota 17
12:47Josh Huston extra point GOOD.Ohio State 24, Minnesota 17
12:47Josh Huston kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Turnover on downs, 7 plays
12:421st & 10 at own 20Laurence Maroney rush for no gain to the Minn 20.
12:322nd & 10 at own 20Laurence Maroney rush for no gain to the Minn 20.
11:553rd & 10 at own 20Ohio St penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
11:363rd & 5 at own 25Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 35 yards to the OSU 40 for a 1ST down.
11:211st & 10 at opp 40Gary Russell rush for 6 yards to the OSU 34.
10:442nd & 4 at opp 34Gary Russell rush for 2 yards to the OSU 32.
10:223rd & 2 at opp 32Gary Russell pass incomplete.
10:164th & 2 at opp 32Laurence Maroney rush for no gain to the OSU 32.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
10:041st & 10 at own 32Antonio Pittman rush for 4 yards to the OSU 36.
9:382nd & 6 at own 36Timeout OHIO ST, clock 09:38.
8:481st & 10 at own 42Antonio Pittman rush for 2 yards to the OSU 44.
8:232nd & 8 at own 44Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 15 yards to the Minn 41 for a 1ST down.
8:171st & 10 at opp 41Troy Smith pass incomplete to Santonio Holmes.
8:132nd & 10 at opp 41Antonio Pittman rush for 14 yards to the Minn 27 for a 1ST down.
7:461st & 10 at opp 27Troy Smith pass complete to Anthony Gonzalez for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 30, Minnesota 17
7:46Josh Huston extra point GOOD.Ohio State 31, Minnesota 17
7:46Josh Huston kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Touchdown run, 5 plays
7:421st & 10 at own 20Bryan Cupito pass incomplete.
7:202nd & 10 at own 20Laurence Maroney rush for 3 yards to the Minn 23.
7:003rd & 7 at own 23Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jakari Wallace for 32 yards to the OSU 45 for a 1ST down.
6:341st & 10 at opp 45Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 44 yards to the OSU 1 for a 1ST down.
6:141st & goal at opp 1Gary Russell rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 31, Minnesota 23
6:14Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Ohio State 31, Minnesota 24
6:08Jason Giannini kickoff for 45 yards returned by Ted Ginn Jr for 28 yards to the OSU 48.
Ohio State Punt, 5 plays
6:021st & 10 at own 48Troy Smith pass incomplete.
5:532nd & 10 at own 48Antonio Pittman rush for 15 yards to the Minn 37 for a 1ST down.
5:201st & 10 at opp 37Troy Smith rush for 5 yards to the Minn 32.
4:382nd & 5 at opp 32Antonio Pittman rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 33.
4:063rd & 6 at opp 33Timeout OHIO ST, clock 04:06.
4:023rd & 6 at opp 33Troy Smith pass incomplete.
4:024th & 6 at opp 33Ohio St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
3:574th & 11 at opp 38AJ Trapasso punt for 17 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Minn 21.
Minnesota Punt, 2 plays
3:331st & 10 at own 21Minnesota penalty 10 yard clipping accepted, no play.
3:121st & 20 at own 11Laurence Maroney rush for 1 yard to the Minn 12.
2:052nd & 19 at own 12Bryan Cupito pass complete to Laurence Maroney for 8 yards to the Minn 20.
1:283rd & 11 at own 20Justin Kucek punt for 35 yards, returned by Ted Ginn Jr for 19 yards to the Minn 36.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 6 plays
1:091st & 10 at opp 36Antonio Pittman rush for 4 yards to the Minn 32.
0:302nd & 6 at opp 32Antonio Pittman rush for 5 yards to the Minn 27.
Q4 14:453rd & 1 at opp 27Antonio Pittman rush for 2 yards to the Minn 25 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:261st & 10 at opp 25Troy Smith pass complete to Anthony Gonzalez for 14 yards to the Minn 11 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:361st & 10 at opp 11Troy Smith rush for 7 yards to the Minn 4.
Q4 13:202nd & 3 at opp 4Antonio Pittman rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 37, Minnesota 24
Q4 13:20Josh Huston extra point GOOD.Ohio State 38, Minnesota 24
Q4 13:20Josh Huston kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter6 drives, then Ohio State 45, Minnesota 31
Minnesota Fumble, 3 plays
13:031st & 10 at own 20Laurence Maroney rush for 6 yards to the Minn 26.
12:302nd & 4 at own 26Laurence Maroney rush for 3 yards to the Minn 29.
12:093rd & 1 at own 29Laurence Maroney rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled at the Minn 28, recovered by OSU at the Minn 28.
Ohio State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
11:551st & 10 at opp 28Maurice Wells rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 29.
11:162nd & 11 at opp 29Troy Smith rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 30.
10:393rd & 12 at opp 30Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 44, Minnesota 24
10:39Josh Huston extra point GOOD.Ohio State 45, Minnesota 24
10:39Josh Huston kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Punt, 6 plays
10:131st & 10 at own 20Bryan Cupito pass complete to Gary Russell for 5 yards to the Minn 25.
9:462nd & 5 at own 25Gary Russell rush for 3 yards to the Minn 28.
9:111st & 10 at own 30Bryan Cupito pass incomplete.
8:532nd & 10 at own 30Bryan Cupito pass complete to Gary Russell for 4 yards to the Minn 34.
8:283rd & 6 at own 34Minnesota penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
8:123rd & 16 at own 24Bryan Cupito pass incomplete.
8:004th & 16 at own 24Justin Kucek punt for 53 yards, returned by Ted Ginn Jr for 22 yards to the OSU 45.
Ohio State Punt, 9 plays
7:361st & 10 at own 45Antonio Pittman rush for 7 yards to the Minn 48.
7:132nd & 3 at opp 48Antonio Pittman rush for 5 yards to the Minn 43 for a 1ST down.
6:371st & 10 at opp 43Maurice Wells rush for 5 yards to the Minn 38.
5:592nd & 5 at opp 38Maurice Wells rush for 2 yards to the Minn 36.
5:163rd & 3 at opp 36Maurice Wells rush for 1 yard to the Minn 35.
4:364th & 2 at opp 35Troy Smith rush for 4 yards to the Minn 31 for a 1ST down.
4:021st & 10 at opp 31Maurice Wells rush for 1 yard to the Minn 30.
3:302nd & 9 at opp 30Maurice Wells rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Minn 35.
2:433rd & 14 at opp 35Maurice Wells rush for no gain to the Minn 35.
2:174th & 14 at opp 35Timeout OHIO ST, clock 02:17.
2:074th & 14 at opp 35AJ Trapasso punt for 15 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Touchdown run, 9 plays
2:021st & 10 at own 20Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 10 yards to the Minn 30 for a 1ST down.
1:471st & 10 at own 30Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 26 yards to the OSU 44 for a 1ST down.
1:241st & 10 at opp 44Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 9 yards to the OSU 35.
1:242nd & 1 at opp 35Bryan Cupito pass incomplete.
1:183rd & 1 at opp 35Gary Russell rush for 11 yards to the OSU 24 for a 1ST down.
1:181st & 10 at opp 24Bryan Cupito rush for 2 yards to the OSU 22.
1:092nd & 8 at opp 22Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 01:09.
1:052nd & 8 at opp 22Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 10 yards to the OSU 12 for a 1ST down.
0:561st & 10 at opp 12Bryan Cupito pass complete to Micah Rucker for 11 yards to the OSU 1 for a 1ST down.
0:531st & goal at opp 1Gary Russell rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 45, Minnesota 30
0:53Jason Giannini extra point GOOD.Ohio State 45, Minnesota 31
0:53Jason Giannini kickoff for 16 yards returned by Ted Ginn Jr for no gain to the OSU 49.
Ohio State End of game, 2 plays
0:421st & 10 at own 49Maurice Wells rush for 3 yards to the Minn 48.
0:002nd & 7 at opp 48Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the 50 yard line.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Officially, Ohio State leads 48–⁠7; as played, 49–⁠7 in 56 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

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2025Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3
2023Ohio State 37, Minnesota 3
2021Ohio State 45, Minnesota 31
2018Ohio State 30, Minnesota 14
2015Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14
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