Spartans look to clear Ohio State hurdle

When Michigan State receiver B.J. Cunningham came on our Big Ten podcast earlier this month, he didn’t hide his enthusiasm for the upcoming game at Ohio State.

“It’s big for anybody who’s going back to their home state,” said Cunningham, whose hometown of Westerville, Ohio, is just outside of Columbus. “We have a few Ohio guys on our team, so it should be fun. We’re going to be pumped and ready for it.”

Freshman defensive end Marcus Rush told the Detroit Free Press after last week’s win over Central Michigan that he was eager to take on the Buckeyes.

“They didn’t recruit me,” the Cincinnati product said. “It rubbed me the wrong way. This is a personal thing. I’m definitely excited, just coming from Ohio. I can’t wait.”

It’s clear that Saturday’s game means a lot to the Spartans, and…
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