Ohio State Begins Big Ten Play Against Minnesota

Game Five: Minnesota Golden Gophers Location: Ohio Stadium (Columbus, OH) Head Coach: Tim Brewster Minnesota Players Who Were Recruited By Ohio State OL DJ Burris attended Ohio State's football camps while in high school, but was not offered a scholarship by Ohio State. Minnesota Rushing Offense vs. Ohio State Defense Minnesota's rushing attack has been limited due to injuries sustained by RB Duane Bennett. Unlike the years under former coach Glen Mason, Minnesota does not have power backs such as Lawrence Maroney, Marion Barber, or Gary Russell on its roster. Minnesota will use a running back-by-committee approach, similar to what Ohio State has done with Chris Wells' injury status. Minnesota's rushing offense comes into this game ranked eighth in The Big Ten; Ohio State's rushing defense comes in ranked fifth. It will be important for Ohio State's linebackers to shut down Minnesota's rushing attack. Slight Edge: Ohio State. Minnesota Passing Offense vs. Ohio State ... (link)