Despite the exuberance of pre-game predictions, I think it was clear that Minnesota was unlikely to pull an upset. For most of the game, it was an open question if the Gophers would even score. The team managed to make the game mildly interesting before a missed defensive assignment led to a Cardale Jones rushing touchdown.
Before I get to the offense, I want to note that the defense played well for the majority of the game. Eventually, Ohio State figured out a way to attack Minnesota's quarters coverage (Spoiler, run the QB draw with a bunch of fake go routes), but Minnesota hung with the Buckeyes.