Ohio State Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2018
By Shane Lunnen
Ohio State hits the road for the next two weeks and a trip to East Lansing should be a fun one to watch, especially if you are not a fan of either team. This one should have a say in the Big Ten East division race.
Mark Dantonio‘s Spartans return 19 starters this year, more than any team across the nation. This is a senior laden team looking to build upon the 10 win season a year ago and they seem far removed from the disastrous three win season in 2016. They are also looking to extract some revenge from their 45 point decimation at the hands of the Buckeyes last season. Quarterback Brian Lewerke will stand up tall against the Buckeyes, cementing his status as one of the top quarterbacks in the conference. He will lead the Spartans on what appears the game winning touchdown drive.
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Unfortunately for Michigan State, there will be heroics from the Ohio State sideline. With less than two minutes to go, Dwayne Haskins leads the Buckeyes into field goal range and kicker Sean Nuernberger nails his fifth field goal of the day, sending the Spartan faithful home in dejection. Ohio State survives and keeps their playoff hopes alive.
Final: Ohio State 29, Michigan State 27 (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten)