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Scarlet Sunrise: Buckeyes travel north for Michigan State showdown

Spencer-Holbrookby:Spencer Holbrook•10/08/22•

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Ohio State-Michigan State game time, details

Ohio State and Michigan State will kick off for the 51st time in their history. The Buckeyes haven’t lost to the Spartans since a 17-14 upset loss in Ohio Stadium in 2015. Ohio State hasn’t lost to Michigan State on the road since 1999.

  • Time: 4 p.m. ET
  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022
  • Location: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
  • Weather: 55 degrees and sunny
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • The line: The Buckeyes are a 27-point favorite, per VegasInsider
  • Over/under: 65 points

Series fun fact

Ohio State holds a 35-15 lead over the Spartans in a series that dates back to 1912.

The Buckeyes have won six straight over the Spartans since 2016. Ohio State currently holds an eight-game win streak inside Spartan Stadium.

The last time the Buckeyes lost at Michigan State was in 1999 in a 23-7 final. Nick Saban was the Spartans’ coach at the time.

  • The Buckeyes are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games against the Scarlet Knights
  • Ohio State is 2-2-1 against the spread this season
  • The Buckeyes are 4-5-1 against the spread in their last nine games
  • The total has gone over in five of the Buckeyes last seven games
  • Michigan State is 0-5 against the spread in its last five games against the Buckeyes.
  • The total has gone under in six of Michigan State’s last seven games against Ohio State.
  • Ohio State is 19-9-2 against the spread in Big Ten play under Ryan Day

Bold Predictions for Buckeyes against Michigan State

The Lettermen Row staff unanimously expects a Buckeyes win in the Big Ten East showdown against Michigan State. And as always, the crew went deeper than the score to make Three Bold Predictions about what will happen on Saturday afternoon in East Lansing.

READ: Bold Predictions as Buckeyes hit road to face slumping Michigan State

Stick with Lettermen Row for wall-to-wall game-day coverage

Lettermen Row will be on site in Spartan Stadium for comprehensive coverage of the latest Ohio State matchup, as the Buckeyes take on Michigan State to continue the regular season. Follow along on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for experienced Buckeyes coverage.

Counting down

Buckeyes vs. Michigan State: 0 days away

Buckeyes vs. Michigan: 49 days away

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