The Ohio State Buckeyes have started the 2012 season with a perfect 4-0 record. Unfortunately, things get much tougher with the start of the Big Ten season.
In its first conference matchup, the team must travel to East Lansing to take on Michigan State. The Spartans come into the contest ranked No. 20 in the AP Poll. Only the Buckeyes have a higher ranking within the Big Ten at No. 14.
This game will undoubtedly be the toughest road game for Ohio State this season and will likely be the first chance for this young team to stumble.
Bovada lists Ohio State as 2.5-point underdogs, but the Buckeyes can pull off the upset if they follow these keys to victory.
Stop The Run
There are plenty of talented players on offense for Michigan State, but the team runs through Le’Veon Bell. The running back is currently second in the nation with 610 rushing yards and has over half of the team’s touchdowns through four games.
The junior has two 200-yard games already this year, but was…
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