July 3, 2026

Ohio State bulldozes Gophers in second half of 37-3 blowout

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Gophers kept it close against No. 2 Ohio State in the first half on Saturday. If they were Boy Scouts, and that moral victory were represented in the modest of merit badges, their vest was set ablaze in the second half. After the Gophers trailed only 13-0 after 30 minutes, the Buckeyes bulldozed them in the opening 67 seconds of the second half, scoring 14 quick points in an eventual 37-3 loss at Ohio Stadium. On the first play of the second half, running back Treyvon Henderson broke loose on a 75-yard touchdown run. On the U’s first play, quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was strip-sacked; the Buckeyes recovered and returned it 15 yards. Three plays later, star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught a touchdown pass. The Gophers couldn’t stop, drop and roll to put out their incenration. Ohio State out-gained Minnesota 432-159. Kaliakmanis threw an interception on…

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