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Minnesota vs. No. 3 Ohio State: Gophers Down 3 At Half
The Minnesota Gophers are looking to shock the world Saturday.

UPDATE — Well, Minnesota ended up falling short to No.3 Ohio State, 30-14. But the Gophers kept it tight throughout, and coach PJ Fleck has to be happy with that performance.
I know #gophers fans will want to watch this over and over... pic.twitter.com/w49Uyh9V3n
— Nadine Babu (@NadineBabu) October 13, 2018
COLUMBUS, OH — This was unexpected. At the half, the Minnesota Gophers (3-2) are down just 3 to the No. 3 team in the nation, the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State leads Minnesota 17-14.
Did we mention the Gophers are playing on the road?
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Who would have predicted this? #gophers #buckeyes pic.twitter.com/iIrQP8rcHt
— Nadine Babu (@NadineBabu) October 13, 2018
ROW THE BOAT @GopherFootball #FOXFieldPass pic.twitter.com/TPF9M54dRW
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 13, 2018
Minnesota's defense has been particularly impressive.
4th and 1? DENIED! pic.twitter.com/PizQVO3kZ7
— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) October 13, 2018
Before the game, Ohio State was favored to win by 29.5 points, according to Vegas Insider.
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1st Half noteables: Ibrahim has 14 carries for 105 yards and 2 TDs Johnson has 6 catches for 90 yards Barber has 8 tackles (5 solo)
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) October 13, 2018
Halftime. #MINNvsOSU pic.twitter.com/SobWRaaMlA
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) October 13, 2018
Here's how to catch the second half of the game.
- Watch: Fox Sports 1
- Radio: KFAN (FM 100.3)
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