How to Watch Ohio State vs. Minnesota: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 4, 2025

Updated Oct. 4, 2025 7:33 p.m. ET

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One of the top pass-catchers in college football will be on display when Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-1) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Interested in watching this matchup? You can do so on NBC.

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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Minnesota

When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
TV Channel: NBC
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Ohio State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Texas	W 14-7
9/6/2025	vs. Grambling State	W 70-0
9/13/2025	vs. Ohio	W 37-9
9/27/2025	at Washington	W 24-6
10/4/2025	vs. Minnesota	-
10/11/2025	at Illinois	-
10/18/2025	at Wisconsin	-
11/1/2025	vs. Penn State	-
11/8/2025	at Purdue	-
11/15/2025	vs. UCLA	-
11/22/2025	vs. Rutgers	-
11/29/2025	at Michigan	-

Ohio State 2025 Stats & Insights

On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit, ranking seventh-best by allowing only 229.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 34th (445.8 yards per game).
Ohio State ranks 42nd in passing yards this season (264.5 per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 132 passing yards allowed per game.
The Buckeyes rank 36th in points scored this season (36.3 points per game), but they've been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 5.5 points allowed per game.
The Buckeyes have the 47th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (181.3 per game), and they've been better on defense, ranking 25th-best with only 97.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
Ohio State owns the 26th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (50% conversion rate), and has been better on defense, ranking fourth-best with a 22.2% third-down conversion rate allowed.
The Buckeyes have the 69th-ranked turnover margin in college football at even, forcing four turnovers (100th in the FBS) while turning it over four times (22nd in the FBS).

Ohio State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Julian Sayin	QB	987 YDS (78.8%) / 10 TD / 3 INT
Jeremiah Smith	WR	28 REC / 396 YDS / 4 TD / 99 YPG
CJ Donaldson	RB	190 YDS / 3 TD / 47.5 YPG / 4.5 YPC 4 REC / 26 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 8.7 REC YPG
Carnell Tate	WR	15 REC / 252 YDS / 3 TD / 63 YPG
Caden Curry	DL	24 TKL / 8 TFL / 5 SACK
Kayden McDonald	DL	21 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
Arvell Reese	LB	25 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Sonny Styles	LB	22 TKL / 0 TFL

Minnesota's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. Buffalo	W 23-10
9/6/2025	vs. Northwestern State	W 66-0
9/13/2025	at California	L 27-14
9/27/2025	vs. Rutgers	W 31-28
10/4/2025	at Ohio State	-
10/11/2025	vs. Purdue	-
10/17/2025	vs. Nebraska	-
10/25/2025	at Iowa	-
11/1/2025	vs. Michigan State	-
11/14/2025	at Oregon	-
11/22/2025	at Northwestern	-
11/29/2025	vs. Wisconsin	-

Minnesota 2025 Stats & Insights

Minnesota has been excelling on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 230 total yards per contest (eighth-best). On offense, it ranks 63rd by accumulating 405.3 total yards per game.
Minnesota's pass defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 164.5 passing yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, it is posting 261.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 46th.
In terms of points scored the Golden Gophers rank 50th in the FBS (33.5 points per game), and they are 26th defensively (16.3 points allowed per game).
The Golden Gophers have been excelling on run defense, surrendering only 65.5 rushing yards per game (fourth-best). On offense, they rank 88th in the FBS by posting 144 rushing yards per game.
With a 47.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, Minnesota ranks 35th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 39th, surrendering a 33.3% third-down rate.
The Golden Gophers have a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 41st in the FBS.

Minnesota 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Drake Lindsey	QB	958 YDS (65.8%) / 7 TD / 2 INT -25 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.3 RUSH YPG
Fame Ijeboi	RB	173 YDS / 1 TD / 57.7 YPG / 4.9 YPC 4 REC / 33 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 11 REC YPG
Javon Tracy	WR	12 REC / 204 YDS / 2 TD / 51 YPG
Lemeke Brockington	WR	15 REC / 177 YDS / 1 TD / 59 YPG
Anthony Smith	DL	10 TKL / 4 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Devon Williams	LB	29 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Koi Perich	DB	19 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Maverick Baranowski	LB	19 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK