Michigan State Football: Predicting Every Game of the Spartans’ Season
By Matt Snyder
Nov 8, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) hands the ball off to running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) during the third quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
at Ohio State Buckeyes
Saturday, November 21, 2015
The Big Ten transitioned to geographical divisions in 2014 so there’s no chance of a Michigan State-Ohio State conference championship game like we saw in 2013, but this year’s regular season matchup could prove to be a de facto title game.
Assuming they get through the previous games unscathed — not a given but a distinct possibility — a win could propel the Spartans into the Big Ten Championship Game. A loss, on the other hand, could prevent a trip to Lucas Oil Stadium and dash hopes of a College Football Playoff berth.
Unfortunately for Michigan State, this game looks like a loss. Not a definite loss, as the Spartans are good enough to beat Buckeyes, but it’s tough to beat Ohio State in Columbus, and so the odds have to be stacked against MSU.
Predicted Record: 10-1
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