Michigan State-Ohio State top football game in the Big Ten, No. 2 in the nation says NFL.com

EAST LANSING — Big Ten traditionalists will need to brace themselves: Ohio State versus Michigan State has been selected as the top game in the league in the Big Ten and the second biggest game of the season by NFL.com. Three NFL.com writers collaborated on the list of “100 games we’re most eagerly anticipating.” The No 1 game on the list was the Nov. 27 game between Baylor and TCU, which will most likely determined the Big 12 champion since that league doesn’t have a conference title game. The Spartans No. 21 game in Columbus, Ohio, against the Buckeyes came in at No. 2, with the authors penning: “The week before they play Michigan, the Buckeyes face arguably their toughest opponent. A ton of talent will be on the field. A big-time individual matchup we’re already clamoring for: Ohio State OT Taylor Decker vs. Michigan State DE Shilique Calhoun. And there likely will be Heisman statements to be made by Michigan State QB Connor Cook, Ohio State TB Ezekiel Elliott and whomever is playing quarterback for the Buckeyes.”Michigan State’s Sept. 12 home game with Oregon came in at No. 4 on the list, as Cook and Oregon tailback Royce Freeman are expected to make their “Heisman Statement.” The Oct. 17 Michigan State at Michigan game was No, 68 on the list, and the Spartans Nov. 7 game at Nebraska was No. 76. Michigan State’s Sept…

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