OHIO STATE at MINNESOTA When: 7 p.m., ThursdayWhere: Huntington Bank StadiumTV: FOXRadio: KFANWeather: 70 degrees, 50 percent chance of rain, 12-mph south windRecords: This is the season opener for both teams. History: The Buckeyes lead the overall series 45-7, with the Gophers’ last win coming in Columbus in 2000 and their last victory in Minneapolis in 1981. Since 1969, Minnesota is 2-39 against Ohio State. Key matchup: Buckeyes receivers vs. Gophers cornerbacks. The Buckeyes are loaded at receiver with Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njagba and Marvin Harrison Jr., while the Gophers in transition are at the corners after Benjamin St-Juste went to NFL. So who steps up opposite Coney Durr and can they contend with what might be college football’s finest receiving corps? Who has the edge? Gophers offense vs. Ohio State defense: Minnesota has the most-experienced offensive line in the country (180 starts), plus Mo Ibrahim (the 2020…
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