Ohio State-Minnesota season opener set for national broadcast

Minnesota and Ohio State are set for a Thursday night showdown to start the season, and we now know that game will be on a national broadcast.

Friday afternoon, FOX announced the details for three B1G broadcasts during the 2021 season. The most notable matchup was the announcement for “The Game” rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan, though the network also announced it will air the season opener between the Buckeyes and P.J. Fleck’s Minnesota Gophers on Thursday, Sept. 2.

The time of the game has yet to be announced:

We can’t think of a better way to kick off the season 💪🍿@OhioStateFB will go head-to-head with @GopherFootball Thursday, September 2nd on FOX! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/gveYJWI8y0

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) May 14, 2021

This should be a great way to start the season as we get an early look at both teams. The game will be played in Minnesota.

The last time the Buckeyes and Gophers faced each other was in 2018, a 30-14 victory for Ohio State. Minnesota has not won a game against Ohio State since 2000 with the Buckeyes winning 11 straight against the Gophers.

FOX also announced Friday that the network will broadcast Oregon’s trip to Ohio State on Sept. 11.

⏱️ The countdown to college football is officially on!

FOX Sports just announced details on three BIG games this season. 🏈 pic.twitter.com/7t3h98yT7J

— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) May 14, 2021

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.