Spartan Nation Staff Predictions: Michigan State football vs No. 3 Ohio State

Ohio State is ranked No. 3 in the country and has outscored opponents 244-74 through five weeks. Michigan State has lost three games in a row and is trying to avoid a four-game losing streak. The Spartans are 15-35 all-time in this series against the Buckeyes. Oddsmakers are favoring Ohio State by 27 points.

No. 3 Ohio State is playing Michigan State in East Lansing this weekend. Spartan Nation senior writer Matthew Lounsberry shares his predictions for the game.

No. 3 Ohio State is playing against No. 6 Michigan State. The game will be decided on the opening drive. Michigan will score first. The team has heard how bad they are for three weeks.

Keon Coleman and Jayden Reed are probably the two best players on Michigan State's team. They are going to have a big game against No. 3 Ohio State. They will combine for over 150 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Michigan state will play with a lot of passing and running.

Spartan Nation staff predicts Michigan State football vs No. 3 Ohio State. Jacoby Windmon is expected to increase his sack total to 6.5 for the season. The Buckeyes are a matchup nightmare even for good passing defenses.

Matt predicts a score of 17-55 for Michigan State against Ohio State. The Spartans have lost three games in a row for the first time under head coach Mel Tucker.