{"id":54960,"date":"2023-11-17T15:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=54960"},"modified":"2023-11-17T12:57:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:57:44","slug":"gophers-vs-3-ohio-state-game-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2023\/11\/17\/gophers-vs-3-ohio-state-game-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Gophers vs. #3 Ohio State Game Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Gophers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak this weekend when they take on the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes. It\u2019s a final tune-up for the Gophers and Buckeyes, who take on their biggest rivals, Wisconsin and Michigan, respectively, in the last week of the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For both teams, a win in the final game of the season would be significant. For the Gophers, it would be the third consecutive win over the Badgers, an accomplishment not achieved in the past 35 years. A win would likely be the Gophers’ sixth of the season, making them bowl-eligible. For Ohio State, a win would have implications for the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoffs<\/a>. A win would also quiet Buckeye fans, most of whom will not tolerate three consecutive losses to Michigan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Minnesota is a four-touchdown underdog against Ohio State, so few expect a close game. Look for both teams to be more conservative with playcalling this week and potentially rest players as the game unfolds. Minnesota and Ohio State want to avoid injuries and save any tricks up their sleeves for the final game of the season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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