Ohio State football at Michigan State: Prediction, preview, how to bet

Ohio State and Michigan State are playing a big game on Saturday. The game is a chance for a number of offensive playmakers to make their mark. It's a game for the quarterbacks and receivers to show their worth. The offensive coordinator has to stick to the running game plan. Ohio State has a lot of advantages in the trenches and the number to score points.

Ohio State is the best offense in college football. C.J. Stroud is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the next NFL draft. The Buckeyes have two electrifying receivers in Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison Jr. MSU's defense has struggled with zone coverage so far this season. If MSE doesn't have success stopping the Buckeye running game, Ohio State will be able to choose the final score.

MSU is allowing opposing offenses to convert better than 44% of third downs. Ohio State is converting on 60% on third down. MSU has been OK on offense, but it needs to win its share of the third-down situations.

MSU's kicking game has to be crisp this week. The Spartans lost at Maryland because of poor kicking. Bryce Baringer needs to make sure the Buckeyes have as much field to drive as possible.

5. Someone for Michigan State needs to do something significant to win the game. If the team plays as usual, it's going to get ugly. Michigan has some talent on offense and some guys who are capable of being opportunistic on defense.

Ohio State and Michigan State are playing each other on Saturday. The Spartans have won four of the last five games. The winner will play either Ohio State or Michigan.