COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Proof is the goal, just like last year, but not exactly.
Once again Michigan State is the first team that can provide Ohio State, and the college football world, with evidence.
A year ago, No. 14 Ohio State needed a quality win to show the Buckeyes were as good as their domination of lesser teams made you think they might be. They had the results, but questions lingered about the talent, including that new kid quarterback, J.T. Barrett.
Saturday, No. 3 Ohio State needs a win to show the Buckeyes are as good as their talent tells you they are, despite missing that same level of domination.