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Michigan State vs. Ohio State: How Buckeyes' Loss Impacts Rankings, CFP Picture

The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans pulled off a stunner and defeated the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes, 17-14, in Columbus on Saturday afternoon thanks to a game-winning field goal from Michael Geiger, which means a rankings shake-up is on the way.

The loss was Ohio State's first of the season, as the Buckeyes dropped to 10-1. Conversely, the Spartans improved to 10-1 and appear to be in the driver's seat for a College Football Playoff berth if they can string together a win over the Penn State Nittany Lions and another victory in the Big Ten Championship Game.