On Saturday, the Spartans face off against the Buckeyes on the road in Columbus, with the winner taking the lone spot at the top of the Big Ten East Division standings.
Here are five things to watch for in Saturday’s game:
How MSU’s youth handles pressure: This weekend brings a championship-game vibe; it’s essentially a winner-take-all contest. As long as the winner of Saturday’s game doesn’t allow its remaining two opponents to come away with an upset victory, the victor this weekend will be headed to the BIg Ten title game.
Both teams sit at 5-1 in the conference standings, with Michigan and Penn State right behind at 4-2.