Michigan State Seeks Upset Over No. 1 Ohio State in Saturday Showdown
When: Saturday, 11/11/2023 @ 7:30pm
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/11/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
Where: Ohio Stadium Stadium Spartans vs Buckeyes Betting Odds Moneyline: Spartans +2,800 | Buckeyes -10,242
Spread: Spartans +31.5 (-110) | Buckeyes -31.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 47 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 99%.
Michigan St. Spartans
Injury-plagued and under underperforming, the Spartans have had three different quarterbacks and have had to rely on back-up Nathan Carter in the running game. Michigan State Football has had a challenging season due to various off-the-field scandals and under-performance on-the-field, resulting in a 3-6 record (4-4-1 ATS). With a power ranking of 100, they rank 126 in offense and 84 in defense, averaging 18.00 points per game and conceding 27.75 points per game, respectively. Injury issues have meant they've had to rotate their quarterbacks and rely on back-up Nathan Carter in the running game.
Ohio St. Buckeyes Analysis
Ohio St. coach, Ryan Day, is off to a strong start, with the Buckeyes in the top spot in the College Football Playoff rankings and having big wins against Notre Dame and Penn State. Quarterback Kyle McCord leads the offense with 2,352 yards (65.0% completion rate) and 17 touchdowns, while TreVeyon Henderson anchors the rushing attack with 585 yards on 90 carries. The defense, led by Jim Knowles in his second year, has held opponent offenses to 11.1 points per game and 275.9 yards per contest. Under fifth-year head coach Ryan Day, the Ohio State Buckeyes have gotten off to a 9-0 (4-3-2 ATS) start, earning the #1 spot in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Notable wins include Notre Dame (17-14) and Penn State (20-12). Quarterback Kyle McCord has thrown for 2,352 yards, 65.0% completion rate, 17 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, and TreVeyon Henderson leads the ground game with 585 yards on 90 carries. Coach Jim Knowles’ defense has allowed 11.1 points per game (2nd in country) and 275.9 yards per contest (5th in country). The Buckeyes have a #7 power ranking, and come in #37 for offense (32.50 PPG) and #2 for defense (10.00 PPG).