No. 25 Michigan State (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) at No. 4 Ohio State (5-0, 2-0), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (ABC). Line: Ohio State by 20. Series record: Ohio State leads 32-15. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Michigan State’s defense is one of the best in the country, but the unit may have difficulty containing quarterback Justin Fields and a Buckeyes offense that is surging, coming off a 48-7 dismantling of Nebraska. Ohio State is not making many mistakes on either side of the ball but will be playing a ranked team for the first time this season. The night game in the Horseshoe begins an arduous five-game stretch that will test the Spartans. KEY MATCHUP Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields vs. Michigan State’s defense. Fields has accounted for 23 touchdowns _ 16 passing, seven running _ and his 138 points responsible for is second in the nation. Michigan State has the…
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