Three and Out: Ohio State gets past Minnesota, keeps playoff hopes alive

Ohio State lost a lot of natural athleticism with Braxton Miller's injury, and the last thing even Meyer probably expected out of Barrett was an 86-yard touchdown run. He went the majority of the way untouched, but we didn't know Barrett had the speed

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Ohio State received the onside kick and will leave Minnesota with a 31-24 win over the Gophers. 3:25 p.m. – Minnesota kicked a field goal on second down to bring the game within a score at 31-24 with 1:19 remaining in the game.

Ohio State, most likely, can't just win its way into the College Football Playoff. With three weeks left in the regular season, followed by another weekend of title games for the Big Ten, Pac-12, ACC and SEC, Ohio State fans have plenty of reasons to

This all is simply Meer's way of eliminating the big back. The only big back Meyer ever utilized was Hyde, and he was the only option. I like to think I know football a little bitand I doOhio State WILL miss Rod Smith.

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