For the first half of Sunday’s matchup between Ohio State and No. 11 Michigan State, the Buckeyes seemed more than capable of pulling off an upset. Having led for the majority of the season’s first game against the Spartans before suffering a defeat, they once again held a halftime lead, this time maintaining a six-point advantage. But as the second half began, Michigan State quickly evened up the score. With 7:40 remaining, C.J. Jackson hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 42 points apiece. That was the last field goal the Buckeyes hit. The Spartans proceeded to go on a 20-2 run and pull ahead for a 62-44 win. Consider Ohio State’s upset opportunity squandered. Still, the team’s long-term goals remain in tact. Despite the program’s lowest point total in nearly a decade and the worst offensive efficiency rating since KenPom.com was created 18 years ago, the Buckeyes still…
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