The No. 1 Ohio State returns to Columbus this weekend for a quick stop at home, hosting Minnesota on Saturday before heading back out on the road for their next two games.
The Buckeyes are fresh off a 24-6 win at Washington, where they overcame a sluggish opening half and pulled away with a dominant second-half performance.
For Minnesota, this represents a real jump in competition. Their best wins so far have come against California and Rutgers, but this trip to face the Buckeyes is a far sterner test.
Both teams pride themselves on defense, and the numbers back that up. Each side sits inside the nation's Top 10 for defensive efficiency, suggesting fans might be in for more of a grind-it-out, low-scoring affair.
On the offensive side, Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin has been nothing short of clinical, completing nearly 79% of his throws for 987 yards, 10 touchdowns, and only three picks. Meanwhile, Minnesota's freshman signal-caller Drake Lindsey runs a disciplined, methodical passing game, but without star running back Darius Taylor, moving the ball against this elite Buckeye defense could prove an uphill battle.
Here's what you need to know to watch Ohio State vs. Minnesota on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Ohio State vs. Minnesota on today?
Ohio State vs. Minnesota will air live in primetime on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock and Fubo.
Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and Todd Blackledge (color analyst) are on the game call. Kathryn Tappen will be the sideline reporter for the game.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Ohio State vs. Minnesota kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET or 4:30 p.m. PT.
The game will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State vs. Minnesota radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 85 (Ohio State broadcast), channel 372 (Minnesota broadcast)
You can listen to Ohio State vs. Minnesota on SiriusXM. The Ohio State broadcast will be available on channel 85, while the Minnesota audio stream will be available on channel 372.
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Ohio State Buckeyes football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Buckeyes:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4 | vs Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at Illinois | TBD |
| Oct. 18 | at Wisconsin | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | vs Penn State | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | at Purdue | TBD |
Minnesota Golden Gophers 2025 football schedule
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Gophers:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4 | at Ohio State | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | vs. Purdue | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 17 | vs. Nebraska | 8:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Iowa | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Michigan State | TBD |