Ohio State caught fire in the second half to pull away and elude a pesky Minnesota team Thursday night in the opener for both teams. Trailing 14–10 at intermission, the Buckeyes exploded after the break en route to beating the Golden Gophers 45-31. It marks the 12th straight victory for Ohio State in the series. HOW IT HAPPENED: * Minnesota operated around midfield on its first two drives, but ultimately had to pin Ohio State inside the 10 on both occasions. The Buckeyes scored each time nonetheless, taking a 10–0 lead (early second quarter) during a stretch highlighted by a 71-yard scoring burst from Miyan Williams. * However, the Golden Gophers settled in behind running back Mohamed Ibrahim. He broke a huge gain on fourth and 1 from the team’s own 29-yard line, setting up a passing touchdown moments later. Then, the 210-pound senior punched in a short TD himself after a…
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