Columbus, Ohio — Reality smacked Michigan State in the face on Saturday, punched it square in the jaw.
It came in the form of Ohio State and an offense that ran over the Spartans like it was a midweek practice. The Buckeyes dominated from start to finish in a 56-7 beatdown of Michigan State.
It was a top-10 matchup on paper with plenty on the line. In reality, it was one program reminding the other that it still has a long way to go to play with the big boys. Michigan State has had a heck of a season, but Ohio State is elite, steamrolling its way to a possible spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and likely a College Football Playoff berth.