The No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes escaped the clutches of Nebraska last week in Columbus, returning from a bye week after falling to Purdue. While some things changed (the Buckeyes’ return to a rushing attack), others did not (the defense in general).
Now, Ohio State prepares to face No. 18 Michigan State at home this afternoon in an early kickoff. It’s a must-win for the Buckeyes, who will need to win out for a shot at the College Football Playoff. The Spartans, meanwhile, are sitting at 6-3 on the season, and are currently in third-place in the Big Ten East behind Michigan and Ohio State.