Michigan State at No. 1 Ohio State Week 8

No. 1 Ohio State looks to extend its regular season winning streak to 26 against 17-point underdog Michigan State. The Buckeyes are 25-12 against the Spartans and have won the last five games in the series.

Michigan State quarterback Brian Hoyer has three dynamic weapons at his disposal. Receiver Devin Thomas, along with running backs Javon Ringer and Jehuu Caulcrick, account for over 95% of the yards accumulated by the Big Ten's leading offensive unit. Thomas is second in the nation with 1,487 all-purpose yards . He also averages 18.2 yards per catch and has five touchdowns.

Ohio State's top-ranked defense is going to be tested by Michigan State's stellar running game. Javon Ringer has 932 rushing yards and is averaging 7.1 yards per carry. Caulcrick has 499 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The Buckeyes' offensive line will be challenged as well. Led by defensive linemen Jonal Saint-Dic and Ervin Baldwin; the Spartans' defense is ranked second in the country in sacks (29) and third in tackles for loss (66).

The View's Take
Michigan State has the talent to beat Ohio State. Do they have the mind-set?

Ohio State 31, Michigan State 17

Ohio State's History Against Michigan State

Overall
25-12 935-600 25-16

Home 13-7 515-329
27-18

Away
12-5
400-236
24-14

Last Ten
8-2
284-178
28-18

Last Ten Home
8-2
271-163
27-16

Last Ten Away
8-2
276-152
28-15
The Players
QB
O-State- Todd Boeckman 1,353 yards 16 TD 6 INT 65.6%
MSU-Brian Hoyer 1,476 yards 11 TD 3 INT 61.2%
RB
O-State- Beanie Wells 642 yards, 5.4 ypc, 6 TD
MSU- Javon Ringer 932 yards, 7.1 ypc, 6 TD
MSU- Jehuu Caulcrick 499 yards, 4.3 ypc, 13 TD

WR
O-State- Brian Robiskie 35 rec, 636 yards, 18.2 ypc, 6 TD
O-State- Brian Hartline 26 rec, 319 yards 12.3 ypc, 4 TD

MSU- Devin Thomas 38 rec, 690 yards 18.2 ypc, 5 TD
MSU- Javon Ringer 23 rec, 216 yards 9.4 ypc, 0 TD
DL Jonal Saint-Dic 1.14 sacks, 1.57 TFL
DL Ervin Baldwin .64 sacks, 1.5 TFL