MI State vs Ohio State football history: H2H, records, and more ahead of Week 5 college football matchup

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The Michigan State Spartans (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) will welcome their conference rivals, the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, 0-0), to East Lansing. For the Spartans, the third-ranked Buckeyes are one of their strongest opponents this season. They are also scheduled to face No. 8 Oregon, No. 12 Michigan, and No. 19 Illinois in the later weeks.

Michigan State enters Week 5 after suffering the first loss of the season, a 19-23 defeat to Boston College. Meanwhile, Ohio State extended their winning streak with a dominant 49-14 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd last week. As these two Big Ten rivals prepare to face off Saturday night, let’s take a look at their head-to-head record.

MI State vs. Ohio State football Head-to-Head

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The MI State vs. Ohio State rivalry dates back to 1912, when they first played in Columbus, Ohio, with the Spartans celebrating a 35-20 victory. Since then, the two teams have faced off 52 times, with Ohio State holding a 37-15 lead in the head-to-head record.

Furthermore, Ohio State has dominated the last ten meetings, winning nine games and losing just one.

When was the last time MI State defeated Ohio State?

The last time Michigan State defeated Ohio State was during the 2015 season. In a low-scoring game, the Spartans secured a 17-14 victory over the Buckeyes. It was an epic comeback for Michigan State, as they trailed 7-14 after the third quarter.

A 2-yard rushing touchdown by Spartans RB Gerald Holmes and a 41-yard field goal by kicker Michael Geiger in the last quarter put them ahead by three points, thus sealing the win.

Notable records in the MI State vs. Ohio State Football Series

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Currently, the Ohio State Buckeyes have an eight-game winning streak against the Spartans from 2016 to their last matchup in the 2023 season. Additionally, the Buckeyes have had an eight-game winning streak from 1975 to 1984 and a seven-game winning streak from 2000 to 2008 over the Spartans.

On the other hand, the largest margin of victory MI State has had over the Buckeyes is three wins from their first game in 1912 to the 1953 season.

Here are some other notable overall records of Michigan State Spartans:

All-Time Record - 733-488-44
National Championships - 6
Conference Championships - 9
Bowl Game - 30
Fowl Records - 14-16
Consensus All-Americans - 33
Heisman Winners - 0
NFL Draft Picks - 323
First Round NFL Draft Picks - 36

Here are some other notable overall records of Ohio State Buckeyes:

All-Time Record - 967-333-53
National Championships - 8
Conference Championships - 39
Bowl Game - 55
Bowl Records - 26-29
Consensus All-Americans - 93
Heisman Winners - 7
NFL Draft Picks - 489
First Round NFL Draft Picks - 91

What time is MI State vs. Ohio State today?

The MI State vs. Ohio State matchup is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 28th, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. However, fans won't be able to enjoy the game live on any TV network as it will only be available to live stream on Peacock.

Who is favored in MI State vs. Ohio State?

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Ohio State is favored in the game against Michigan State, with a 24.5-point spread and heavy moneyline odds of -3000.

As Ohio State has dominated Michigan State in the past eight matchups and remains undefeated this season, the odds favor the Buckeyes. But can the underdog Spartans pull off a victory against their Big Ten rivals?

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Edited by Chaitanya Prakash