Michigan State is next as No. 3 Ohio State tries not to look ahead to showdown with No. 2 Michigan
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ohio State theoretically should have an easier time with Michigan State, which got its first Big Ten win over Nebraska last week after losing six straight since former coach Mel Tucker was suspended and later fired. KEY MATCHUP Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Michigan State secondary. FACTS & FIGURES The Buckeyes have beaten Michigan State for seven straight years since a 17-14 win by the Spartans in Columbus in 2015.. Ohio State won last year 49-20 in East Lansing.. Nathan Carter is the Spartans leading rusher, compiling 659 yards and four touchdowns.. Michigan State interim coach Harlon Barnett is 1-6.. Ohio State coach Ryan Day is 4-0 vs. Michigan State as a head coach with his teams outscoring the Spartans 191-49.. 1.. A win Saturday would give Ohio State its 30th season in school history of having at least 10 wins.. Ohio State has been ranked in all 55 weeks of the College Football Playoff era.. Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord completed his final seven passing attempts against Wisconsin Oct. 28 and his first 11 against Rutgers last week to set a new school record of 18 consecutive completions over two games.