COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Devin Sanchez got his first start as a college football player in Ohio State’s 34-16 win over Illinois, and it went about as expected. The five-star cornerback had some good moments and some moments he can learn from. He finished the day with five tackles and a pass breakup.

Julian Sayin passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State beats Minnesota 42-3 on Saturday night.

Expect a slow-scoring game, with the Buckeyes riding their defense and run game to victory against the Golden Gophers in our pick, odds & expert predictions for Saturday, October 4.

It’s just the second time in history Minnesota has made the trip to Columbus after 5 p.m. Ohio State enters the game undefeated at 4-0, boasting the nation’s top scoring defense and a rising star at quarterback in Julian Sayin.

Ohio State's defense continues to flummox opposing offenses after a 42-3 win against Minnesota at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State had de-emphasized its passing game a little in its game plan at Washington last week. But it was back in a big way against Minnesota with quarterback Julian Sayin (23 of 27 for 326 yards), Tate and Jeremiah Smith (7 catches, 67 yards, two touchdowns) leading the way.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Julian Sayin has been so efficient in his first season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback that his numbers against Illinois can be viewed as a step back.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Week 6 college football game. Follow live updates.

Preview the Oct. 11 matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The No. 14 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-3, 3-2 B1G) are set to complete their home stand on Sunday with a match against Ohio State (3-10, 0-5 B1G) at Maturi

Here are our predictions for Saturday's Ohio State-Illinois game: