GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Minnesota’s defense vs. Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins. The sophomore earned his third straight Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award after throwing for 455 yards and six touchdowns against Indiana. Stopping Haskins, who has 1,919 passing yards with 25 touchdowns and just four interceptions, will be the main focus for Minnesota’s defense.
DRAFT SLANT: Wide receiver Tyler Johnson is turning into a consistent threat. How he plays against Ohio State’s talented secondary is something to watch and could help his stock in the eyes of NFL scouts.
ROSTER REPORT:
–QB Zack Annexstad suffered a slight ankle injury against Iowa but is slated to start against Ohio State.
–RB Rodney Smith is out for the season with a left knee injury.
–S Antoine Winfield Jr. is out for the season with a foot injury.
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