East Lansing — A year ago, Michigan State could do almost nothing to stop Ohio State.
In particular, Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett.
“My goodness, J.T. was ridiculous,” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. “Our receivers played great. The offensive line blocked that defensive line, and once again, not a good defense, a great defense.”
It amounted to a 49-37 victory for Ohio State, which piled up 568 total yards on Michigan State. Barrett was especially effective, throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns and adding 86 rushing yards and another two scores.
And it was Barrett — late in the first half — who turned the game around.