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Live Updates: No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans

Live stats, information and analysis from Columbus as the No. 3-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes travel to East Lansing to face off with the Michigan State Spartans.

Eddie Marotta

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Ohio State travels north to Michigan for their first road test of the year, as they get set to take on the Michigan State in East Lansing. The Buckeyes look to continue their eight-game winning streak at Spartan Stadium, dating back to 1999.

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Fourth Quarter

  • Final stats:
Ohio State Michigan State final stats
  • Michigan State with another three-and-out, and Ohio State will have possession with 2:06 remaining.
  • The Buckeyes go three-and-out, and will punt back to the Spartans. Inside of 4 minutes to go in the game.
  • Touchdown Michigan State. Noah Kim finds Montorie Foster for a 25-yard touchdown catch and throw. Ohio State leads, 49-20, with 5:40 remaining in the game.
  • Jordan Simmons pushes forward for another MSU first down at midfield.
  • Noah Kim connects with Germie Bernard for a 23-yard gain to the MSU 37.
  • Michigan State is called for holding on their first play of the possession.
  • Ohio State is stopped short of first down yardage on 3rd-and-2 from the MSU 49.
  • Kyle McCord completes to Reis Stocksdale for 12 yards and another Buckeye first down.
  • Dallan Hayden picks up a first down on OSU's first play of the drive.
  • Michigan State continues to struggle moving the football, and goes three-and-out for the third consecutive possession and fifth time in the game.
  • Ohio State can't convert on third down, and Jesse Mirco is on the field to punt for the first time in the game.

Third Quarter

  • Third Quarter stats:
Ohio State Michigan State third quarter stats
  • C.J. Stroud finishes the day 21-26 for 361 yards, with 6 (!) touchdowns and an interception.
  • Kyle McCord is in at quarterback for the Buckeyes.
  • Michigan State goes three-and-out and will punt the football back to Ohio State.
  • Michigan State has made a change at quarterback, as Noah Kim takes over for Payton Thorne. Ohio State still has their starters in on defense.
  • Drive Summary: 10 plays, 50 yards, 4:38 TOP, Touchdown.
  • TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE! C.J. Stroud rolls out on 4th-and-goal and finds Gee Scott on the back line of the end zone, and OSU extends the lead. 49-13, Buckeyes.
  • Mitch Rossi is stopped short of the goal-line on 3rd-and-goal.
  • Ohio State calls timeout prior to 3rd-and-goal. 3:40 remaining in the third quarter.
  • Dallan Hayden has taken over the primary running back responsibilities, and continues to push the ball downfield on the ground. Ohio State has moved the ball inside the 10-yard-line.
  • Stroud connects with Harrison Jr. once again, picking up another first down for Ohio State.
  • A poor punt, and the Buckeyes will set up for their next drive at the 50.
  • Michigan State with another three-and-out as Ohio State gets the sack on 3rd-and-15.
  • Drive Summary: 9 plays, 96 yards, 5:03 TOP, Touchdown.
  • OH MY, MARVIN HARRISON JR.! ANOTHER JUMP BALL CATCH FOR A 19-YARD TOUCHDOWN! 42-13, Buckeyes!
  • A personal foul is called on Derrick Harmon, and the Buckeyes are in the red zone!
  • Emeka Egbuka and Stroud connect again, gaining a first down by the nose of the football on 2nd-and-14. Ball on the MSU 34.
  • C.J. Stroud is sacked by Derrick Harmon for a loss of four yards.
  • Another reception for Marvin Harrison Jr, and another Ohio State first down in MSU territory.
  • Dallan Hayden takes the second down carry for 8 yards, picking up another OSU first down at midfield.
  • Xavier Johnson gains 7 yards on a first down carry.
  • Emeka Egbuka picks up 20 yards on 3rd-and-3 to extend Ohio State's opening possession of the third quarter.
  • TreVeyon Henderson enters the tent after limping off the field following Ohio State's first play of the second half.

Second Quarter

  • Second Quarter Stats:
Ohio State Michigan State halftime stats
  • Drive Summary: 9 plays, 91 yards, 4:36 TOP, Touchdown.
  • TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! Marvin Harrison Jr. is left all alone over the middle of the field and C.J. Stroud finds him for the pair's second touchdown connection of the day. Stroud now has 4 touchdown passes in the first half. OSU leads, 35-13.
  • Emeka Egbuka finds space and converts a first down on a throw from C.J. Stroud. Ball at the MSU 33.
  • Ohio State calls their first timeout of the half prior to 2nd-and-7 from the MSU 49. 2:30 remaining in the first half.
  • TreVeyon Henderson finds an angle off-tackle on the right, gaining 11 yards and another first down for Ohio State.
  • Marvin Harrison Jr. shakes his man on 3rd-and-1, converting a first down for the Buckeyes at their own 30.
  • TreVeyon Henderson has already eclipsed the 100-yard mark on the day, with 102 and counting.
  • After a great punt, the Buckeyes are backed up inside their own 10-yard-line to begin their next possession.
  • Michigan State with another three-and-out.
  • Drive Summary: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:38 TOP, Touchdown.
  • TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE! TreVeyon Henderson uses a stutter-step on the goal line to get to the edge, and waltzes into the end zone for the score. 28-13, Buckeyes.
  • Stroud finds Cade Stover, who is tackled just short of the end zone on 1st-and-goal.
  • A personal foul on Brandon Wright gives the Buckeyes a 1st-and-goal on the MSU 6.
  • WHAT A THROW FROM C.J. STROUD! Stroud drops one in the bucket to Marvin Harrison Jr. for 32 yards on 3rd-and-8 to the MSU 30.
  • C.J. Stroud finds Julian Fleming for a gain of 11 yards and a Buckeye first down on their first play of the possession.
  • Touchdown Spartans. Jayden Reed makes an acrobatic reception in a one-on-one battle with JK Johnson down the left sideline. Michigan State misses the extra point, and it's 21-13, Ohio Sate.
  • The Buckeye defense forces a 3rd-and-7 from the 33-yard-line, and again capitalizes on a long-yardage situation, sacking Payton Thorne for a loss of 8. They fail to get off the field though, as Zach Harrison is called for illegal hands to the face. First down Michigan State.
  • Cam Brown is flagged for a horse collar tackle and the MSU drive is extending with a first down at the OSU 36.
  • Michigan State is called for holding on 2nd-and-5 from the OSU 41.
  • Jayden Reed beats Cam Brown one-on-one again on 3rd-and-4, picking up 24 out to the OSU 46.
  • Drive Summary: 8 plays, 98 yards, 2:44 TOP, Touchdown.
  • TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! C.J. Stroud finds Julian Fleming off play action, and Fleming fights his way into the end zone for the OSU score on a HUGE 51-yard strike. 21-7, Ohio State.
  • The Buckeyes go for it on 4th-and-1 from their own 42, and convert on a gain of 7 from TreVeyon Henderson.

First Quarter

  • First Quarter stats:
Ohio State Michigan State first quarter stats
  • TreVeyon Henderson is stopped short of the line to gain on 3rd-and-1.
  • Julian Fleming grabs his first reception of the game, picking up 6 yards.
  • Play resumes and TreVeyon Henderson converts another Buckeye first down on a forceful run.
  • Play has been stopped after Jaden Mangham was injured on the play.
  • Two big runs from TreVeyon Henderson pushes the ball past the 20-yard-line, and the OSU offense has space to operate.
  • Big-time play for the Buckeye defense, as they pick up a sack on 3rd-and-6 from the OSU 30. The loss of 7 pushed Michigan State out of field goal range and they are forced to punt. 
  • Elijah Collins picks up 5 on 3rd-and-4, converting a first down for the Spartans down to the OSU 35.
  • Lathan Ransom breaks up a pass intended for Tre Mosley deep down the left sideline. Mosley almost made the reception, but could not maintain control possession of the football through the ground. 3rd-and-4 from the OSU 40.
  • Tre Mosley picks up 14 yards on a short throw by Payton Thorne, and the Spartans are in OSU territory at the 46-yard-line.
  • Cam Brown is flagged for pass interference on third down, extending the Michigan State drive.
  • That was C.J. Stroud's 64th career touchdown pass, moving him past Justin Fields for second-most all-time for the Buckeyes.
  • Drive Summary: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:21 TOP, Touchdown.
  • TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE! Emeka Egbuka breaks loose on 3rd-and-4 from the OSU 31, and takes it all the way to the house for a 69-yard touchdown! 14-7, Buckeyes.
  • TreVeyon Henderson gains 7 on second down after losing one yard on first, leading to a 3rd-and-4 for Ohio State.
  • Touchdown Michigan State. C.J. Stroud is picked off by Charles Brantley, who returned the interception for a Spartans' score. Tie game, 7-7.
  • After an 8-yard run from TreVeyon Henderson and a reception from Cade Stover, the Buckeyes move the sticks quickly. 
  • Michigan State goes three-and-out on their ensuing possession following the Buckeyes' score.
  • Drive Summary: 7 Plays, 80 Yards, 2:20 TOP, Touchdown.
  • TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! Marvin Harrison Jr. absorbs the contact and wins a jump-ball in the end zone for the first score of the game! 7-0, OSU.
  • C.J. Stroud finds Emeka Egbuka off of play-action, gaining 24 yards to the MSU 16.
  • TreVeyon Henderson breaks loose for a gain of 26 yards down to the MSU 40!
  • Emeka Egbuka gets a carry and converts Ohio State's first first-down of the game on a pick-up of 16.
  • INTERCEPTION! Lathan Ransom picks off Payton Thorne on a shot towards the end zone. Ohio State takes over possession of the football on their own 20 after the play was reviewed.
  • Thorne looks for Reed again, but the receiver is called for illegal touching, setting up a 3rd-and-7 from the OSU 41.
  • Payton Thorne finds Jayden Reed and the two connect for 20 yards on Michigan State's second offensive play. Reed beat Cam Brown one-on-one down the sideline on the reception.
  • The Buckeyes won the toss and deferred to the second half. Michigan State will start the game with possession of the football from their own 40 after the opening kickoff went out-of-bounds.

Pregame

  • Ohio State's trailer for today's game against Michigan State:

Game Preview: Ohio State Faces First Road Test With Trip To Michigan State

Although they haven’t lost in East Lansing since 1999, the Buckeyes aren't overlooking the struggling Spartans.

After opening the season with five straight home games for just the second time in school history, Ohio State hits the road for the first time this fall with a trip to East Lansing to take on Michigan State (4 p.m. on ABC).

The Buckeyes have won eight straight games in Spartan Stadium dating back to a 23-7 loss in 1999, as well as 10 consecutive road openers, a streak that started with a 17-16 win against the Spartans in 2012. But that means nothing once the ball is kicked on Saturday.

“(It’s) a tough place to play,” head coach Ryan Day said this week. “Certainly a great stadium, a great environment and it’s going to be hard to win up there. It always is. This is the first time we’re going on the road, so it’s a new challenge for us, a new test.

“It’s been unique that we’re into Week 6 here and haven’t played a game on the road. It’s been great and we got into a good rhythm, but now we’ve got to get our first conference road win.”

Leadership was a point of emphasis for the team this offseason, and that will be tested in front of what figures to be a sellout crowd of more than 75,000 opposing fans, something the Buckeyes haven’t had to deal with since last season’s loss at Michigan.

“When you go on the road for your first road game, leadership is critically important. Our leadership will be challenged this week,” Day said. “The older guys who have been through this before have got to lead the way because, if you haven’t been through that before, it’s hard to simulate going into a hostile environment like we’re about to.”

General Info

Date: Oct. 8, 2022
Where: Spartan Stadium (East Lansing, MI)
Expected Weather: 55 degrees, mostly sunny
Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET

Current Betting Numbers

Spread: Ohio State (-27)
O/U Total: 64.5
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How to Watch/Listen

Television: ABC
Streaming: fuboTV (get a 7-day free trial)
Announcers: Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline)

Local Radio: Ohio State Sports Network from Learfield IMG College
Flagship: WBNS 97.1 The Fan
Announcers: Paul Keels (play-by-play), Jim Lachey (analyst), Matt Andrews (sideline reporter), Skip Mosic (pregame/halftime/postgame host and producer)

Series History

Ohio State leads Michigan State, 35-15
* OSU record on the road: 18-5

LAST TIME THEY MET
2021: Ohio State 56, Michigan State 7

Coaching Matchup

* Ryan Day
* At Ohio State: 4th Season, Record: 39-4
* Overall: Same

* Mel Tucker
* At Michigan State: 3rd Season, Record: 15-10
* Overall: 4th Season, 20-17

For much more on this matchup, check out our Game Preview!

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