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Live updates: Ohio State defeats Michigan State

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EAST LANSING — Ohio State encounters its first road test of the 2022 season this afternoon as the Buckeyes travel north to face the Michigan State Spartans. Michigan State is coming off a 27-13 loss at Maryland, which dropped the Spartans to 2-3 on the year and 0-2 in the Big Ten.

Ohio State has won six consecutive games against Michigan State, including a 56-7 win last season in Columbus and a 52-12 victory in East Lansing in 2020.

Follow along with Lettermen Row for live updates throughout the game.

FINAL: Ohio State defeats Michigan State 49-20

Ohio State went on the road for the first time this season and dominated Michigan State 49-20. C.J. Stroud was 21-of-26 passing for 361 yards, six touchdowns and one interception. TreVeyon Henderson rushed 19 times for 118 yards and one touchdown.

Marvin Harrison Jr. caught three touchdown passes as he and Emeka Egbuka each finished with over 100 yards receiving. Julian Fleming’s four catches went for 81 yards and a touchdown.

Ohio State out-gained the Spartans 614 yards to 202. Michael Hall Jr. recorded 2.5 sacks.

Ohio State-Michigan State fourth quarter updates

49-20 Ohio State, 2:05 4Q — The Buckeyes and Spartans keep trading punts. This time, Ohio State takes over on its own 22-yard line.

49-20 Ohio State, 3:17 4Q — Jesse Mirco punts and Michigan State returns the ball to its own 27-yard line.

49-20 Ohio State, 5:40 4Q — Touchdown, Michigan State. Noah Kim throws a 25-yard touchdown down the right sideline for the Spartans’ second offensive score of the evening. Scoring drive: eight plays, 80 yards in 3:10.

49-13 Ohio State, 8:50 4Q — Jesse Mirco punts for a touchback. Michigan State ball at its own 20-yard line.

49-13 Ohio State, 13:14 4Q — The Buckeyes defense forces a punt. Ohio State takes over on its own 17-yard line.

49-13 Ohio State, 14:04 4Q — Ohio State punts the ball away for the first time. Spartans ball at their own 29-yard line.

Ohio State-Michigan State third quarter updates

End of the third quarter. Ohio State has the ball with a 49-13 lead.

49-13 Ohio State, 1:25 3Q — Michigan State is forced to punt. Ohio State’s possession will begin on its own 17-yard line.

49-13 Ohio State, 3:04 3Q — Gee Scott Jr. reels in a touchdown reception on fourth down in the back of the end zone. It’s Scott’s first touchdown of his career. Scoring drive: 10 plays, 50 yards in 4:38.

42-13 Ohio State, 7:42 3Q — Two sacks by Ohio State’s Jerron Cage and Michael Hall Jr. force the Spartans to punt. Ohio State ball at the 50-yard line.

42-13 Ohio State, 9:46 3Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. Marvin Harrison Jr. makes another circus catch over a defender for a touchdown. The Buckeyes started the drive inside their own 5-yard line after a penalty on the kickoff. Scoring drive: nine plays, 96 yards in 5:03.

Ohio State-Michigan State second quarter updates

End of the first half. Ohio State leads Michigan State 35-13 and the Buckeyes will receive the ball out of halftime. Ohio State out-gained the Spartans 429 yards to 117. TreVeyon Henderson ran for 117 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, while C.J. Stroud was 15-of-18 passing for 285 yards, four touchdowns and an interception.

35-13 Ohio State, 1:20 2Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. C.J. Stroud throws over the middle to Marvin Harrison Jr. for 28 yards. Scoring drive: nine plays, 91 yards in 4:36.

28-13 Ohio State, 5:56 2Q — Michigan State is forced to punt. Buckeyes will start on their own 9-yard line.

28-13 Ohio State, 7:05 2Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. TreVeyon Henderson follows the fullback to the right and into the end zone. Scoring drive: eight plays, 75 yards in 3:38.

21-13 Ohio State, 10:43 2Q — Touchdown, Michigan State. Jayden Reed makes a circus catch to bring MSU within one score. The extra point is no good. Multiple personal foul penalties against Ohio State extended the Spartans’ drive. Scoring drive: seven plays, 76 yards in 3:40.

21-7 Ohio State, 14:29 2Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. After converting a fourth-and-1, C.J. Stroud tosses a 51-yard touchdown pass to Julian Fleming. Scoring drive: eight plays, 98 yards in 2:44.

Buckeyes-Spartans first quarter updates

End of the first quarter. Ohio State leads Michigan State 14-7.

14-7 Ohio State, 2:13 1Q — After driving into Ohio State territory, Michigan State downs a punt at the Buckeyes 2-yard line. A pass interference penalty against Cameron Brown on an under-thrown ball extended the Spartans’ drive.

14-7 Ohio State, 7:11 1Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. C.J. Stroud bounces back and tosses a 69-yard strike to Emeka Egbuka. Scoring drive: three plays, 75 yards in 1:21.

Tied 7-7, 8:32 1Q — C.J. Stroud throws an interception, returned by Charles Brantley 32 yards for a touchdown.

7-0 Ohio State, 10:02 1Q — Ohio State’s defense forces a three-and-out, and the Buckeyes have the ball at their own 10-yard line following a punt.

7-0 Ohio State, 10:50 1Q — Touchdown, Ohio State. Marvin Harrison Jr. makes an acrobatic catch over a defender to put the Buckeyes on the board first. Ohio State capitalizes on the Lathan Ransom interception. Scoring drive: seven plays, 80 yards in 2:20.

Tied game, 13:10 1Q — Lathan Ransom picks off Payton Thorne in the end zone and Ohio State takes over on its own 20-yard line. Ransom’s catch stands after review.

Ohio State wins the toss and defers to the second half. Michigan State will receive.

Ohio State pregame updates

Ohio State will be missing leading rusher Miyan Williams and star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba against the Spartans, per the Buckeyes’ availability report. Running back TreVeyon Henderson, cornerback Cameron Brown, safety Tanner McCalister and defensive back Cameron Martinez are expected to return for Ohio State.

Ohio State-Michigan State game time, details

  • Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022
  • Location: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
  • Weather: 51 degrees, partly cloudy and windy
  • TV channel: ABC
  • The line: The Buckeyes are a 27-point favorite, per VegasInsider
  • Over/under: 65 points

Gambling notes, trends

  • Ohio State is 2-2-1 against the spread in its last five games
  • Michigan State is 2-3 against the spread in its last five games
  • The total has gone over in five of the Buckeyes’ last seven games
  • Ohio State is 5-0 against the spread in its last five games against the Spartans
  • The total has gone under in five of Michigan State’s last six games

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