Looking at how close Michigan State and Ohio State's battles have been the last five years, plus how the Buckeyes used turnovers and field position to win on Saturday.
Ohio State did barely enough to top Michigan State on Saturday. A performance like that won't result in a victory in the annual showdown with Michigan.
Ohio State running back Mike Weber topped the 1,000-yard rushing mark on Saturday against Michigan State. It is the fourth straight season a Buckeye tailback has done so.
Michigan State is struggling through a forgetful season but hosts Ohio State in East Lansing on Saturday as a 23-point underdog trying to play spoiler. Full game preview.
