Frames from the game: Ohio State prevails over Minnesota 42-3

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Ohio State's marching band gathers in St. John's Arena for the Skull Session before the game against Minnesota Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

A member of the marching band waits for his cue during Skull Session before the Ohio State football game against Minnesota Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

A high school marching band performs with the Ohio State Marching Band during Skull Session before the game against Minnesota Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State senior linebacker Sonny Styles Jr. greets fans on the "Buckeye Walk" before the game against Minnesota Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State redshirt freshman Julian Sayin (10) joins his teammates before they warm up before the game against Minnesota Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

As the sun sets, a kid watches the Ohio State football team warm up before the game against Minnesota Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Pranav Ingale is named a Royal Buckeye during the introduction of the Homecoming Court before the game against Minnesota Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

The "Big Nut" holds up a Brutus figurine in honor of Brutus' 60th birthday during the game against Minnesota Saturday. Credit: Faith Schneider | Arts & Life Photo Editor

Ohio State junior wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) scores a touchdown during the game against Minnesota Oct. 4, 2025. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Ohio State tight end Max Klare (86) keeps the ball in bounds during the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith celebrates his touchdown by signaling "O-H" to the crowd during the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Ohio State redshirt freshman Julian Sayin (10) sneaks the ball through traffic during the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

"The Best Damn Band in the Land" performs a Minecraft-themed halftime performance during the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Faith Schneider | Arts & Life Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) scores his second touchdown of the night during the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State junior wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) catches a ball from quarterback Julian Sayin during the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Ohio State freshman wide receiver Quincy Porter (11) stiff arms an opposing player during the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State junior wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) celebrates after catching a 44-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Julian Sayin during Ohio State’s 42-6 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State running back CJ Donaldson Jr. (12) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

The Ohio State football team sings "Carmen Ohio," after the game against Minnesota Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 42-3. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

With over 105,000 fans filling the ‘Shoe for the second night home game in a row, the Buckeyes and Gophers battled it out for the Buckeyes’ first and last home game in October.

Check out our frames from the game from No. 1 Ohio State’s 42-3 win over Minnesota.