Gameday+ | Our experts predict the Ohio State-Michigan State score

Tim May

OHIO STATE BEAT WRITER

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Ohio State 41, Michigan State 20

Keep going with this score pick until it sticks. Ohio State rediscovered its running game a week ago. Now if Dwayne Haskins Jr. and company have repolished the pass, look out.

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Bill Rabinowitz

OHIO STATE BEAT WRITER

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Ohio State 23, Michigan State 20

This game figures to be a grind punctuated by big plays. Ohio State should be able to throw if Dwayne Haskins Jr. gets time in the pocket. That might depend on whether the run game can provide some balance.

Rob Oller

SPORTS REPORTER

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Ohio State 27, Michigan 24

Sparty has a way of breaking Scarlet and Gray hearts, but the Buckeyes’ defense gets a needed break with no dual-threat quarterback to chase after.

Stanley Jackson

EX-OHIO STATE PLAYER

ANALYST, BTN, 105.7 THE ZONE

Ohio State 28, Michigan State 17

The Buckeyes’ 2018 defense all of a sudden looks like the 1984 D with Brendon White — son of William White — at safety. That new but old energy will give this team the lift it needs.

Dom Tiberi

SPORTS ANCHOR

WBNS 10TV

Ohio State 34, Michigan State 17

November is go time, and for the first time since way back at the start of the season, the Buckeyes are healthy on defense. That is not good news for Sparty.

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