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Wildcats Clinch West Behind Defense and a Superb Showing From Sidney, Ohio True Freshman

There's still a ton to play for as the Big Ten's top programs duke it out for the East and West Division crowns and a spot in Indy on Dec. 1st. Pat Fitzgerald and the Wildcats became the first to punch their ticket and one half of the championship matchup is now set.

The Buckeyes clashed with Michigan State in East Lansing and it was a cold, ugly day at Spartan Stadium. The same can certainly be said for both offenses, but at least the defense showed some signs of life on the road.

RELATED Ohio State Takes Advantage of Spartan Mistakes for 26-6 Road Win

The game's first half featured plenty of punts, fumbled snaps, and ugly special teams play, but Drue Chrisman's precision and the Buckeye defense were the top stories of the day.