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Ohio State football: Takeaways from the season opener

Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) scores a touchdown after a catch against Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter of their game in Huntington Bank Stadium at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN on September 2, 2021. Ceb Osu21min Kwr 47

The Ohio State football team opened up their season Thursday night on the road against Minnesota. The Golden Gophers gave them all they could handle before the Buckeyes pulled away in the second half. Here are some takeaways from Ohio State’s 45-31 win:

Don’t overthink the backfield

On Ohio State’s first offensive possession, Miyan Williams took a counter run for 71 yards to the house.