MSU’s next foe: Buckeyes unbeaten but unimpressive

Nov 8, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) is tackled by Michigan State Spartans safety RJ Williamson (26) during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium.(Photo: Mike Carter, USA TODAY Sports) No. 2 Ohio State negotiated its 11-week tune-up with a few missteps and some less-than-stellar performances, but the Buckeyes remain unbeaten. At last, there are some big games for Ohio State to play. At 3:30 p.m. Saturday, No.9 Michigan State visits Columbus, Ohio. The following week, Ohio State is at No.14 Michigan. The defending national champions registered another ho-hum victory Saturday, beating Illinois, 28-3, in J.T. Barrett’s return from a suspension. The Buckeyes rarely have been threatened by mostly so-so opposition on their way to 10-0, but they also rarely have looked like the juggernaut many expected. …

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