There’s been some bad energy around #10 Ohio State all season, and it has finally started to manifest on the field.
After covering in three of its first four contests, Urban Meyer’s team has now lost five straight against the spread.
On the road against #18 Michigan State will be a true test of whether the Buckeyes have fixed some serious problems, or whether they can keep pace with the team from up north later this month.
BUCKEYES GAMEDAY 11/9
LOCATION: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
TIME: Noon EST
TV: FOX
Ohio State still has an outside chance at a College Football Playoff berth if it can reverse course and run the table.
Such a run would need to start this week at Michigan State.
The 6-3 Spartans have lost to Arizona State, Northwestern and Michigan, but they have won two straight over Purdue and Maryland.
Ohio State and Michigan State have met each of the past four Novembers, a stretch in which the Buckeyes have gone 3-1 straight up and 2-2 against the spread.
Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins has had an incredible season, and he should be the difference in this game for the Buckeyes.
Ohio State fans will continue to watch coach Urban Meyer closely, hoping he does not have another massive headache, like he last month against Indiana during the 4th Quarter.
RESULTS THUS FAR
Saturday, Sept. 1 – Oregon State – WON 77-31
Saturday, Sept. 8 – Rutgers – WON 52-3
Saturday, Sept. 15 – at TCU – WON 40 – 28
Saturday, Sept. 22 – Tulane – WON 49-6
Saturday, Sept. 29 – at Penn State 4:30 pm – WON 27-26
Saturday, Oct. 6 – Indiana 4:00 pm – WON 49-26
Saturday, Oct. 13 – Minnesota – WON 30-14
Saturday, Oct. 20 – at Purdue – LOST 49-20
Saturday, Nov. 3 – Nebraska WON 36-31
THE REMAINING SCHEDULE
Saturday, Nov. 10 – at Michigan State – NOON FOX
Saturday, Nov. 17 – at Maryland (Time TBA)
Saturday, Nov. 24 – Michigan (noon ET)
Saturday, Dec. 1 – Big Ten Championship Game (Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, time TBA)