TV: 7 p.m. Saturday; ABC-7.
Line: Michigan State by 3 1/2.
Records: Ohio State 7-1, 4-0 Big Ten; Michigan State 7-1, 4-0.
Last meeting: Michigan State won 34-24 on Dec. 7, 2013, in the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis.
On the offensive: These teams are remarkably close in rushing yards per carry (5.34 MSU/5.29 OSU) and rank 1-2 in the Big Ten in passing efficiency. The Buckeyes have a slight edge, thanks to J.T. Barrett’s 64.7 completion percentage.
Getting defensive: Ohio State’s 63 tackles for loss (second in Big Ten) reflects its phenomenal D-line. Michigan State’s “No Fly Zone” secondary has recovered from the gashing by Oregon.
The number: 1. Ohio State has scored a Big Ten-best 365 points. Michigan State has 364.
The talk: How high will the winner rise in the College Football Playoff rankings?
Teddy Greenstein’s pick: The Spartans have the home edge, but the Buckeyes have more talent.
Ohio State 27, Michigan State 24.