September 23, 2024

Michigan State vs. Ohio State: Scouting report, prediction


There are three teams in the Big Ten East Division without a conference loss. That group will be reduced by at least one this week. No. 25 Michigan State (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) plays at No. 4 Ohio State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) on Saturday (7:30 p.m., ABC) with first place in the division on the line. The Spartans rebounded from a 10-7 loss to Arizona State with wins against Northwestern and Indiana while scoring at least 30 points in back-to-back games against Power Five opponents for the first time since the end of the 2017 season. The Buckeyes have been hammering their opponents with an average margin of victory of 43.8 points per game. Here’s a scouting report and prediction for Saturday’s game: When Michigan State passes: Fifth-year Brian Lewerke is off to a strong start to the season as he has completed 59.8 percent of his passes (104-for-174)…

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