2008 Preview: Week #5, Sept. 27th vs. Minnesota

Minnesota record in 2007: 1-11, 0-8 in the Big Ten
OSU record vs. Minnesota all-time: 40-7
Last meeting: OSU 30, (at) Minnesota 7 (2007)
Biggest win: OSU 69-18 (1983, in Columbus)
Worst loss: Minnesoa 27, OSU 0 (1949, in Columbus)

Fun Facts:

• Ohio State has a five game winning streak against Minnesota.
• Their last loss to Minnesota was in 2000, under John Cooper (a 29-17 loss in Columbus).
• The Buckeyes are 21-1 vs. Minn. in their last 22 meetings.
• 4 of Minnesota's 7 victories against the Buckeyes came before 1950.

Fearless Prediction: The Buckeyes will hand the Golden Gophers their nint straight Big Ten defeat in a 49-10 lopsided victory.