Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2025 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 42–3 in Week 6, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 3, Ohio State Buckeyes 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	0	0	0	3
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	12	6	12	42

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 330.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.80 EPA/play +21.66 EPA
• Lincoln Kienholz (Ohio State) — 15.0 yds · +0.76 EPA/play +0.76 EPA
• Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 94.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -4.98 EPA

Rushing

• Bo Jackson (Ohio State) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
• Fame Ijeboi (Minnesota) — 53.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 12.0 yds -0.78 EPA

Receiving

• Carnell Tate (Ohio State) — 9 rec · 183.0 yds +1.17 EPA
• Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) — 7 rec · 71.0 yds +0.76 EPA
• Max Klare (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Julian Sayin	Ohio State	27	85.2%	330	3	+0.80	+21.66
Lincoln Kienholz	Ohio State	1	100.0%	15	0	+0.76	+0.76
Drake Lindsey	Minnesota	27	55.6%	94	0	-0.18	-4.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Ohio State
Plays	50	56
EPA / play	-0.242	+0.427
Total EPA	-12.10	+23.51
Success rate	32.0%	60.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.184	+0.801
Rush EPA / play	-0.310	+0.041
Yards	169	472

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	12	66	+1.90	Field goal
Q1	Ohio State	7	40	-0.17	Missed FG
Q1	Minnesota	3	8	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	6	90	+7.64	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	2	-2.88	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	8	80	+5.94	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	5	19	-4.19	Ended
Q2	Ohio State	1	44	+3.43	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	-6	-2.60	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	6	22	-1.12	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	5	22	+0.54	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	7	34	+0.29	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	3	0	-0.41	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	2	15	-0.07	Ended
Q3	Minnesota	3	5	-2.34	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	10	77	+3.84	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Carnell Tate for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.61 EPA)
2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Darius Taylor rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.56 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Carnell Tate for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.43 EPA)
4. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Field goal missed (-3.41 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Carnell Tate for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.27 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown (6 yards) (+2.7 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Jeremiah Smith for 31 yards (1st & 10) (+2.37 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Punt for 8 yards (+2.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (42–3) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 330.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.427 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 3, Ohio State Buckeyes 42 in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 3–42.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752859.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Julian Sayin (Ohio State) led passers with 330.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.