Ohio St vs. Minnesota Pick Prediction 9/2/2021 by Tony T.
Ohio St vs. Minnesota—Free pick is Ohio St Buckeyes -14. Minnesota was a disappointment for PJ Fleck last year with a 3-4 mark. Their defense surrendered 49 to Michigan, 45 to Maryland and lost to Iowa 35-7. Junior quarterback Tanner Morgan returned but completed only 57% of his throws a season ago. Golden Gophers gave up 6.3 yards per carry in 2020. Ohio St reloads with Ryan Day in his fourth season at the school. This offense has averaged over 500 yards per game in each of Day's three seasons at the school. They ran the football for 257 yards per game averaging 6 yards per rush which could exploit the Golden Gophers defense. Buckeyes top two receivers return for freshman quarterback CJ Stroud. Both starting tackles are back for Ohio St on the offensive line. Play Ohio St -14.