Ohio State Buckeyes Prepare to Take on Michigan State in BIG10 Conference Opener
The #3 Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against Michigan State this Saturday in their BIG10 conference opener. The Spartans are currently 3-1, with a 1-0 conference record.
Game outlook
The #3 Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against Michigan State this Saturday in their BIG10 conference opener. The Spartans are currently 3-1, with a 1-0 conference record. This will be the 14th consecutive season these teams have played each other, with the Spartans last winning in 2015. Last year, Ohio State dominated with a 38-3 victory but failed to cover the spread. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM EST at Spartan Stadium. Ohio State is currently favored by 24 points.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buckeyes -3,000 | Spartans +1,250
Spread: Buckeyes -24 (-110) | Spartans +24 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 48 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 97%.
Ohio St. Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are off to a strong start this season with a 3-0 record under Head Coach Ryan Day. Despite facing lesser competition in their first few games, the Buckeyes have dominated on both offense and defense, scoring an average of 53 points per game while allowing less than 7 points per game. Quarterback Will Howard, a transfer from Kansas State, has been impressive with a 69% completion rate and 6 touchdowns to just 1 interception. The running back unit, led by Quinshon Judkins, has also been productive, scoring 13 of the team's 20 touchdowns. The defense has been equally impressive, ranking #2 in total yards allowed and #4 in points per game. Despite the tougher competition ahead, the Buckeyes are proving themselves as one of the elite teams in the nation. Their power ranking is 5, with a #4 ranking in offense and a #2 ranking in defense. Ohio State is currently 3-0 for the season.