Okay. On to the next step of what is beginning to feel like a journey that has some pretty special things at the end of it. A familiar foe that’s been somewhat of a thorn in the side of Ohio State teams looking for greatness is coming to the ‘Shoe.
It’s a night-time blockbuster against the Michigan State Spartans, and it will be the best defense the Buckeyes have faced all season. Not many are giving Mark Dantonio’s crew much of a chance at victory, but what do our contributors think?
As we do every week, we give a few of our staff members the floor with predictions for the game. So, here it goes …
Next … the predictions
Contact/Follow Phil Harrison
Ohio State 30, Michigan State 10
I really feel like this one could get out of hand, but something tells me the Spartans are going to find a way to make this thing a game for awhile. It’s a different defense than Ohio State has faced all season and there will be an adjustment period. In the end, the Buckeyes pull away rather comfortably with some of the injuries and depth issues the Spartans are dealing with.
Contact/Follow Mark Russell
Ohio State 38, Michigan State 13
For MSU to keep this one close, it’ll need to play a nearly perfect game. But I don’t see it happening.
The Bucks will build off an impressive win in Lincoln and keep rolling to a quick start and a big lead against the Spartans in Columbus. MSU will get a stop at times, but the revamped Buckeye D will keep Lewerke and company in check and Ohio State continues turning heads across the country.
Contact/Follow Brent Reeves
Ohio State 34, Michigan State 10
MSU defense will take a few possessions to adjust to Saturday, but ultimately the Buckeyes will pull away. MSU will have trouble generating offense in what will be a great environment.
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