Ohio State Routs Minnesota Behind Sayin’s 3 Touchdowns

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — Quarterback Julian Sayin passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns as Ohio State remained undefeated with a 42-3 victory over Minnesota on Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

The Buckeyes (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) scored touchdowns on six of their nine full drives after the Golden Gophers (3-1, 0-1) opened the game with a field goal. Sayin, a transfer from Alabama, was efficient, completing 23 of 27 passes. Carnell Tate was his primary target, catching nine passes for 183 yards and a score.

Ohio State’s defense held Minnesota to just 94 passing yards before a crowd of 105,114. The Golden Gophers saw their three-game winning streak snapped.