Ohio State Football: Most Important Buckeyes Against Michigan State

The best game in college football this weekend features two Big Ten rivals, as the Ohio State Buckeyes visit the Michigan State Spartans.
Both squads appear to be the strongest teams the Big Ten has to offer, and this game will go a long way towards settling who should be considered the best going forward.
Neither team plays a pretty brand of football, and college football fans shouldn’t expect that to change in this gritty matchup.
Here are a few of the most important Buckeyes in this week’s game against Michigan State:
 
Devin Smith
The big-play wide receiver has been a safety valve for quarterback Braxton Miller. Devin Smith’s 72-yard touchdown catch against the Cal Bears was the key to Ohio State winning that game.
Having an explosive receiver on the edge is essential for any offense, and this week’s game against the Spartans could be settled by a Michigan State defensive mistake that allows Smith to get open deep.
 
Çorey Brown
Ohio State has relied on its duo of…

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