Minnesota established ground dominance on its first possession with an nine-play, 80-yard drive to open the game and were threatened only mildly the rest of the way in a 42-20 win over Ohio at Peden Stadium.

Bolstered by two Freddie Ray touchdown runs, the Bobcats trailed 28-14 but were not able to pull closer. Ohio moved within scoring range in the third quarter, but were turned back on fourth-and-two when Ray's pass in the end zone was broken up. Minnesota then marched the distance of the field to take a 35-14 lead.

Ray added another TD run later in the game.