For the second weekend in a row starter Gavin Kuzniewski warmed to the task, striking out 10 Minnesota hitters over five innings to lead Ohio State to a 4-3 series-opening win.
With a 10-13 record the Ohio State Buckeyes are at least a month ahead of 2025's issues and a 13-37 record. But now, they delve into the games that matter most, traveling to Minneapolis this weekend to face the 17-8 Gophers.
Matt Patricia got a nice raise to continue Ohio State's two-year run of great defense, and he has a lot of new starters to find and transfers to teach what it means to be a Silver Bullet. Read Marcus Hartman
Arthur Smith's reputation as a coach is one focused on establishing the run game and great offensive line play, but he won't limit his running of the offense to a narrow set of preferences. Read Jeff Gilbert
How and why Ohio State lost its first NCAA Tournament game since its last appearance in 2022 is open to debate and how fans choose to feel about it. Read Jeff Gilbert
