Gameday+ | Who has the edge in the Ohio State-Michigan State game
When Buckeyes
run
Edge
MICHIGAN STATE
Yes, the Buckeyes got their run game on track against Nebraska, but the Spartans are as good as it gets defending the run.
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When Buckeyes
pass
Edge
OHIO STATE
Michigan State has been vulnerable to the pass and the Buckeyes should be able to exploit that.
When Spartans
run
Edge
OHIO STATE
This has more to do with MSU’s struggles. The Spartans rank 12th in the Big Ten in ground yardage and average only 3.5 per carry.
When Spartans
pass
Edge
OHIO STATE
Brian Lewerke hasn’t been healthy and the Spartans have thrown for only 11 touchdowns with nine interceptions.
Special
teams
Edge
OHIO STATE
Buckeyes punter Drue Chrisman has been outstanding (a Big Ten-leading 43.1 yard net average).
— Bill Rabinowitz / brabinowitz@dispatch.com / @brdispatch