After four straight wins of at least 41 points and a week of being hyped up as one of the best teams in the country, there might be reason to worry about the Ohio State football team getting complacent and taking its foot off the gas pedal against a seemingly inferior opponent.
A look at the Buckeyes’ recent history against Michigan State, though, should be enough to ensure they don’t overlook this week’s opponent.
Ohio State has lost three times to Michigan State in the past eight years – more than any other opponent in that span – including a 34-24 loss in 2013 that cost the Buckeyes a trip to the final BCS National Championship Game, and a 17-14 loss in 2015 that cost them a return trip to the College Football Playoff.