LIVE UPDATES: No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes Defeat Michigan State Spartans 38-3, Move to 10-0
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes host the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday for their first home game since October 21.
The Buckeyes have been on the road each of the last two weekends, securing wins against the Wisconsin Badgers (24-10) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights (35-16) to maintain their undefeated record.
Ohio State is a perfect 9-0 going into their contest against Michigan State, boasting wins against two, top-ten teams so far through the regular season. The Buckeyes defeated the then-No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 17-14 in South Bend, Indiana on September 23, and bested the then-No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions 20-12 their last time out at home in "The 'Shoe."
The Scarlet and Gray are 36-15 all-time against the Green and White in a series that dates back to November 28, 1912. Michigan State won that game (35-20) and the next two after that in 1951 (24-20) and 1953 (28-13), all of which were played in Columbus, Ohio.
However, Ohio State has triumphed in each of the last seven presentations of the annual series starting on November 19, 2016. The Buckeyes have outscored the Spartans 265-75 over that time.
Ohio State prevailed in last year's game against Michigan State, which took place on October 8, 2022 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Then-starting quarterback C.J. Stroud's 81% completion percentage (21-of-26) was good for six Buckeyes touchdowns in the 49-20 win, along with 361 yards and an interception.
Kick-off between Ohio State and Michigan State is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Ohio Stadium. Live coverage of the game will air nationwide on NBC.
Live updates will populate below following the start of the game.
FIRST QUARTER
Ohio State Touchdown
Buckeyes receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. takes a toss from quarterback Kyle McCord into the endzone to score the first points of the game.
Ohio State - 7, Michigan State - 0
Change of possession
Michigan State Missed Field Goal
Spartans kicker Jonathan Kim doesn't get enough leg behind a 56-yard try, causing the ball to fall short of the uprights.
Ohio State - 7, Michigan State - 0
Change of possession
Ohio State Touchdown
McCord connects with Harrison through the air for a 26-yard scoring reception.
Ohio State - 14, Michigan State - 0
Change of possession
Michigan State Punt
Spartans punter Ryan Eckley boots possession back to the Buckeyes after Michigan State is stopped on 3rd-and-8.
Ohio State - 14, Michigan State - 0
Change of possession
END OF FIRST QUARTER: OHIO STATE - 14, MICHIGAN STATE - 0
SECOND QUARTER
Ohio State Touchdown
McCord finds Harrison again for his third total touchdown in the first 15:02 of the game.
Ohio State - 21, Michigan State - 0
Change of possession
Michigan State Punt
A 41-yard punt from Eckley pins the Buckeyes at their own 2-yard line with just over ten minutes left in the first half.
Ohio State - 21, Michigan State - 0
Change of possession
Ohio State Punt
Buckeyes punter Jesse Mirco gets his first action of the game, sending the ball back to the Spartans with a 44-yard punt.
Ohio State - 21, Michigan State - 0
Change of possession
Michigan State Field Goal
Jonathan Kim sneaks a 53-yard kick over the crossbar to get the Spartans on the board.
Ohio State - 21, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Ohio State Touchdown
Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson crosses the goal line for the first time tonight, adding to Ohio State's lead.
Ohio State - 28, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Michigan State Punt
Eckley gives the ball back to the Buckeyes with just under two minutes left before the halftime break.
Ohio State - 28, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Ohio State Touchdown
Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover records his first score since October 21 to put the Buckeyes up 35-3 late in the opening half.
Ohio State - 35, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
HALFTIME: OHIO STATE - 35, MICHIGAN STATE - 3
THIRD QUARTER
Michigan State Punt
Eckley starts the second half with a punt after the Spartans offense is denied yet again.
Ohio State - 35, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Ohio State Field Goal
Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding nails a 36-yard attempt, adding to Ohio State's lead.
Ohio State - 38, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Michigan State Punt
Eckley's number is called again as the Spartans return possession to the Buckeyes offense once again.
Ohio State - 38, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Ohio State Punt
Mirco sends the ball in the direction of the Spartans with a 41-yard punt.
Ohio State - 38, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Michigan State Punt
The Spartans' latest drive ends in a punt, continuing a less-than-optimal trend for Michigan State.
Ohio State - 38, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
END OF THIRD QUARTER: OHIO STATE - 38, MICHIGAN STATE - 3
FOURTH QUARTER
Ohio State Missed Field Goal
Fielding goes wide left on a 42-yard attempt, keeping the Buckeyes on top of the Spartans, 38-3.
Ohio State - 38, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Michigan State Punt
The leg of punter Michael O'Shaughnessy gets some work as the Spartans once again fail to put points on the board.
Ohio State - 38, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Ohio State Punt
Mirco sends the ball 44 yards back to the Spartans late in the fourth quarter.
Ohio State - 38, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
Michigan State Punt
O'Shaughnessy records his second punt of the game, giving the Buckeyes possession with 2:01 left in the contest.
Ohio State - 38, Michigan State - 3
Change of possession
FINAL: OHIO STATE BUCKEYES - 38, MICHIGAN STATE - 3
