COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It's homecoming night. And you can watch the game on NBC4.

No. 1 Ohio State is set to host Minnesota in the only game at the Horseshoe taking place in October, with the Buckeyes looking to improve to 5-0 after winning their Big Ten opener on the road last week at Washington. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

OSU owns a 12-game win streak against the Golden Gophers and have won 40 of the last 42 matchups dating back to 1969.

Here are three things to know.

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The defense under Matt Patricia has made a statement throughout the season so far. The Buckeyes have yet to allow opponents to score in double figures nor have they allowed a touchdown in the red zone this season.

And OSU has used multiple combinations on the defensive

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