The Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) face their first true test of the Urban Meyer era as they head into East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans (3-1).
Ohio State has been tested by seemingly inferior competition throughout the early running in 2012. Sparty hasn’t played anyone either, with exception of Notre Dame. They were easily dispatched by the No. 10-ranked Irish by a 20-3 margin two weeks ago.
Offense hasn’t come easy for the Spartans this season and has been a labor for the Buckeyes in their first season employing Meyer’s spread offense. The Bucks struggled to score points last season in a 10-7 loss to the Spartans.
With the stout defenses of both schools and the struggles on offense by each, it may be another low-scoring and close battle in East Lansing on Saturday afternoon.
Here’s why this match is critical for the Buckeyes as they begin Big Ten conference play.
Legitimacy
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