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The gap between Michigan State and Ohio State is clear, after the Spartans failed to play up to the Buckeyes' talent Oct. 5, 2019 in Columbus. Chris Solari, Graham Couch and Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Free Press sports writer Chris Solari analyzes the Michigan Statefootball players who helped or hurt their stock in the 34-10 loss at No. 4 Ohio State on Saturday:

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RB Elijah Collins: The redshirt freshman has yet to eclipse 100 yards since his breakout game against Western Michigan, but he continues to display everything MSU needs in a running back — footwork, vision, speed and toughness after contact.