On a day full of multiple upsets, the Buckeyes made sure that didn't continue in primetime in The Shoe.
Ohio State made it look easy against Minnesota, dominating the Golden Gophers, 42-3, under the lights in Ohio Stadium Saturday night.
The Buckeyes' defense was superb yet again but it was the offense that took the spotlight this time, as Julian Sayin's air attack led the way. The quarterback finished with 326 passing yards, his third 300-yard game so far this season. Carnell Tate, in what will go down as The Carnell Tate Game, finished with a career-high 183 yards and a touchdown on nine catches while Jeremiah Smith had seven receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Bo Jackson, in his first career start, had 13 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown while he continued to prove why he has quickly ascended to RB1 for the Buckeyes.
With Ohio State playing in primetime, there were plenty of interesting things that took place across college football before the Buckeyes' matchup against Minnesota.
Let's take a look back at how social media reacted to Ohio State's win over Minnesota and the rest of the day's events across college football:
Chapel Bill's Tar Heels Struggle Again
Clemson has run 9 plays so far vs. UNC and four went for 75, 36, 35 and 45 yards .
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) October 4, 2025
UNC fans are LEAVING THE STADIUM in the 2Q down big vs. Clemson pic.twitter.com/vzdQ7AbQL6
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 4, 2025
We are 2 minutes to kicking off the second half.
— Grayson Mann (@gray_mann21) October 4, 2025
It is a barren wasteland devoid of UNC fans as Clemson leads 35-3.
The Bill Belichick experience for North Carolina hasnt been very smooth. pic.twitter.com/CzQyvbjpKx
Cincinnati Beats Previously Undefeated, No. 14 Iowa State
Cincinnati fans stormed the field after the Bearcats took down No. 14 Iowa State pic.twitter.com/Q8P5ctvn82
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 4, 2025
Former Ohio State players Evan Pryor and Joe Royer each have touchdowns for Cincinnati today.
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) October 4, 2025
Penn State Struggles Early, Loses to Previously-Winless UCLA
UCLA WITH THE SURPRISE ONSIDE KICK! pic.twitter.com/tlOkovmMQu
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 4, 2025
Nico Iamaleava runs it in and this is becoming unbelievable pic.twitter.com/070dl2pJwM
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 4, 2025
THE BRUINS MAKE THE STOP!! pic.twitter.com/CmW0noZ2Pq
— CBS Sports College Football (@CBSSportsCFB) October 4, 2025
This is just awesome.
— CBS Sports College Football (@CBSSportsCFB) October 4, 2025
Rick Neuheisel reacts to the final play of UCLA's win, with his son calling the plays for the Bruins. pic.twitter.com/ukWnYhNQUo
Primetime in The Shoe, It's Just Different
Evidence of how loud the Shoe is right now: Minnesota calls a timeout before its first play from scrimmage. https://t.co/G4jEF8bXmi
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) October 4, 2025
Matt Patricia, Player's Coach
This moment between Caleb Downs and Matt Patricia tells you everything you need to know #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/aLk7GQa7eU
— Nicole Shearin (@NicoleShearintv) October 4, 2025
OUR GUYS https://t.co/o1i3gGyOSG pic.twitter.com/LzHqxvM887
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 5, 2025
Take That, College Football Nerds
Julian Sayin deep ball pic.twitter.com/MOns5O1oIh
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 5, 2025
Jeremiah Smith is so damn special
SMITH GETS SHIFTY.
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 5, 2025
A mid-route head nod from Jeremiah Smith extends the Buckeye lead. pic.twitter.com/dFZwcg0QUe
Carnell Tate in One-on-One Coverage? No Problem!
The Carnell Tate Game pic.twitter.com/5FcabpzjjS
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 5, 2025
Still cant get over this play action that led to Carnell Tate being wide open on his 44-yard touchdown reception following a great move by the future first-round NFL draft pick in one-on-one coverage.
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) October 5, 2025
Five (5!) Minnesota players bit on the fake to Jeremiah Smith. pic.twitter.com/prTCiArB0z
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 5, 2025
Special teams trickery! Is this real life!?
Special teams, special plays, special players pic.twitter.com/jh99sA8vcn
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 5, 2025
Bo Jackson Knows How to Score Touchdowns
Bo knows touchdowns pic.twitter.com/KK4U5NVMKc
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 5, 2025
TOUCHDOWN! BO JACKSON pic.twitter.com/V4RkOEBs2T
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) October 5, 2025
My Goodness, Julian Sayin
This throw is just ridiculous, to stand in the pocket and make that throw... it's beyond impressive.
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) October 5, 2025
This is Julian Sayin's FIFTH start in college, he is playing at a Heisman level.
He's also shown tonight his deep ball is one of the best in America and he's only getting better pic.twitter.com/Dz0oGwLLKu
Look Ma, (Those) Hands
Make it 2 for Jeremiah Smith pic.twitter.com/dD1Rl6SJJo
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 5, 2025
Happy Birthday, Brutus!
Thank you, Buckeye Nation for all of the birthday wishes tonight was Great pic.twitter.com/9Oi1f3zSkJ
— Brutus Buckeye (@Brutus_Buckeye) October 5, 2025
I Respect The Outfit, Brutus
Just follow my lead
— Brutus Buckeye (@Brutus_Buckeye) October 5, 2025
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Continue to Have Yourself a Season, Caden Curry
Opposing player: does something
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) October 5, 2025
Caden Curry: pic.twitter.com/wfSr3LtGQK
Jeremiah Smith is an alien, in case you needed another reminder
Jeremiah Smith is moving up another all-time receiving list at Ohio State.
— Matt Gutridge (@RemyBuckeye) October 5, 2025
Buckeyes with the most games with 2+ receiving touchdowns in a game: pic.twitter.com/LNnySyg24N
I see no lies
The replacement THE UPGRADE pic.twitter.com/p5A2j3zvwm
— Drive The Lane (@DriveTheLanePod) October 4, 2025
Happy Homecoming, Ohio State
The Buckeyes struck gold tonight! Thanks to all who made Homecoming weekend unforgettable. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/r7hrOSop8f
— Ohio State (@OhioState) October 5, 2025
Give Buckeye Nation More Night Games, Schedulers
The Shoe was rockin all night long during @OhioStateFBs 42-3 win over Minnesota pic.twitter.com/Hs8atjxp2U
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 5, 2025
5-0. Onto the Next One!
5 - 0. pic.twitter.com/P1yugxyfaL
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 5, 2025
- #1 Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3
- • Buckeyes Roll Over Gophers, 42-3
- • Another Superstar Wide Receiver
- • Holistic Defensive Dominance
- • An Unmatched Winning Percentage
- • Ohio State Postgame • Minnesota Postgame
- • Five Things • Social Reax • Proof Points
