Michigan State football checked in at No. 9 in the college football playoff rankings this week, so maybe it’s okay to start dreaming playoffs again. Last weekend helped MSU on several fronts and so we can entertain this idea at least one more week.
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Of course, the Spartan’s playoff hopes hinge entirely on this weekend’s game against Ohio State. It always has, but the margin for error has been completely eliminated at this point.
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Had MSU not blown the game against Nebraska, it would be fully in control of their destiny, but as it stands now, even winning the Big Ten Championship doesn’t guarantee a spot in the playoff for the Spartans.