The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes face off against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. The game will be exclusively available on Peacock at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Ohio State has dominated its opponents in the first three games of the season, showcasing a powerful offense led by senior quarterback Will Howard and star receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka. The Buckeyes are also excelling on defense, holding their opponents to just 6.7 points per game. However, a recent flaw on special teams has emerged with kicker Jayden Fielding struggling on kickoffs.
Michigan State, coming off a tough loss against Boston College, will rely on sophomore quarterback Aidan Chiles to lead the team. The Spartans have shown promise in their rushing attack with running backs Nate Carter and Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams, averaging 153.8 rushing yards per game. Freshman receiver Nick Marsh has also been a standout player on the team. The Spartans defense has been strong in their pass rush, which will pose a challenge for Ohio State’s offense.
Ohio State enters the game as the favorite with a 42-game winning streak against unranked opponents. The Buckeyes have a history of dominating the series against Michigan State, winning the last eight matchups by a wide margin. Andrew Siciliano and Colt McCoy will be the announcers for the game, with Lewis Johnson reporting from the sidelines. The current odds favor Ohio State with a 23.5-point spread and a point total of 47.5. Fans can tune in to watch the game on Peacock for a subscription fee.
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