When it comes to Big Ten rivalries, The Game will always stand alone.
But in the past couple of years, at least, Ohio State-Michigan has not been the game that matters most in the league. That distinction has belonged to the Ohio State-Michigan State series.
The No. 3 Buckeyes and No. 13 Spartans meet in another momentous showdown Saturday in Columbus, with ESPN's "College GameDay" on hand to mark the significance. The winner stays alive for the Big Ten East Division title and a College Football Playoff spot. The loser licks its wounds and hopes for help.