Replay: No. 1 Ohio State continues win streak, beats Michigan State 38-3

Ohio State returned home Saturday night and beat Michigan State.

The No. 1-ranked Buckeyes recorded their 10th win of the season, beating the Spartans 38-3 at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State's win against Michigan State is the program's eighth-straight win against the Spartans, and is the Buckeyes' ninth win against MSU since 2010.

Here's what happened in Ohio State's 38-3 win against Michigan State Saturday night.

What's next for Ohio State?

Ohio State will return home for its final game at Ohio Stadium Nov. 11 against Minnesota. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Big Ten Network.

Ohio State final stats vs. Michigan State

Here's the final stats from the Buckeyes' 38-3 win against the Spartans

Ohio State final score: No. 1 OSU 38, Michigan State 3

No. 1 Ohio State's win streak continues.

The Buckeyes recorded their 10th win of the 2023 season, beating Michigan State 38-3 at home Saturday night. Ohio State's 35-point win is its eighth-straight win against the Spartans.

Ohio State offense records first three-and-out against Michigan State

The Ohio State offense recorded its first three-and-out of the day late in the fourth quarter. Holding a 38-3 lead against Michigan State, the Buckeyes moved four yards on three plays leading to a Jesse Mirco punt.

Ohio State has punted in two of its last three drives, while the other ended in a 42-yard field-goal miss by Jayden Fielding.

Lincoln Kienholz at quarterback at Ohio State

With around 11 minutes left, Ohio State has started inserting their backups into the game, including at quarterback, where freshman Lincoln Kienholz has entered the contest.

Ohio State's Marvin Harrison ties David Boston | Ohio State 38, Michigan State 3

On Ohio State's first offensive play of the second half, Marvin Harrison Jr. caught a 57-yard pass from Kyle McCord. That means Harrison has 14 games where he has 100-plus receiving yards, tying him with David Boston in that category.

However, they ended up having to settle for a 36-yard, Jayden Fielding field goal.

Ohio State halftime score, stats:

OSU quarterback Kyle McCord is 21-for-25 passing for 263 yards and three touchdowns. Marvin Harrison Jr. has 6 catches on 7 targets for 92 yards and two scores. He additionally has a rushing touchdown. Malik Hartford leads the Ohio State defense with four tackles, all solos.

Tight end Cade Stover makes falling touchdown catch between two defenders | Ohio State 35, Michigan State 3

Ohio State tight end Cade Stover makes a nice catch with 15 seconds before halftime to extend the Ohio State lead and to cap an efficient 8-play, 74-yards, 01:26 scoring drive.

Another note on the Ohio State offensive performance tonight from the fabulous Bill Rabinowitz:

Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson finds the end zone | Ohio State 28, Michigan State 3

Gee Scott was among the blockers who paved the way for patient Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson to find paydirt on a 9-yard run with 3:30 left in the second quarter.

The play before, Kyle McCord connected with Xavier Johnson on a 31-yard pass play.

Michigan State gets on the board | Ohio State 21, Michigan State 3

Despite Sonny Styles getting a sack during the series, Michigan State has put up some points with 5:38 remaining before halftime. Those come courtesy of a 53-yard field goal.

Ohio State's first-quarter stats

Curious just how prolific the Ohio State offense was in the first 15 minutes?

Marvin Harrison Jr. has a third TD for Ohio State | OSU 21, Michigan State 0

OSU receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. made it look easy, losing his defender and getting open in the middle of the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown. He has two scoring catches and one rushing TD with 14:58 to go in the second quarter.

Ohio State racks up 200 yards in the first quarter

The Buckeyes' leading receiver at this point with 63 yards is Marvin Harrison Jr. TreVeyon Henderson has already rushed for 36.

We now head to the second...

Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. has his second touchdown of the night | OSU 14, Michigan State 0

With 6:56 left in the first quarter, Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., in single coverage, just got enough space on his defender for quarterback Kyle McCord to slip in a 26-yard pass for a score.

Ohio State's defense makes third-down stand

Ohio State's defense, which has been stellar on third down over the last couple of games, made the most its first opportunity tonight. Jordan Hancock broke into the backfield and forced Katin Houser into Denzel Burke, who brought down the Spartans quarterback for a 2-yard loss. That proved useful one play later when Jonathan Kim came up short on a 56-yard field goal try.

Marvin Harrison Jr. rushes for an Ohio State TD | OSU 7, Michigan State 0

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. scored on a 19-yard end around. Running back TreVeyon Henderson was a big part of that drive with runs of 5, 13 and 7 yards, and Cade Stover had catches of 7 and 9 yards.

The touchdown came at the 11:20 mark of the first quarter.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan State game predictions

Here is what the writers at The Columbus Dispatch and Detroit Free Press predict for Saturday's game:

• Bill Rabinowitz: Ohio State 49, Michigan State 7

• Joey Kaufman: Ohio State 41, Michigan State 3

• Rob Oller: Ohio State 42, Michigan State 0

• Colin Gay: Ohio State 42, Michigan State 7

• Chris Solari: Ohio State 45, Michigan State 6

Michigan State 2023 schedule: How are the Spartans doing?

With Mel Tucker, who was fired for cause after sexual harassment allegations Sept. 27, out and Harlon Barnett at the helm, the Spartans have won three of its nine games, beating Central Michigan, Richmond and Nebraska.

Michigan State has also faced two other teams that are currently undefeated in Washington and Michigan, losing 41-7 and 49-0, respectively.

Here's Michigan State's schedule leading up to its meeting with Ohio State:

• Sept. 1: Michigan State 31, Central Michigan 7

• Sept. 9: Michigan State 45, Richmond 14

• Sept. 16: No. 8 Washington 41, Michigan State 7

• Sept. 23: Maryland 31, Michigan State 9

• Sept. 30: Iowa 26, Michigan State 16

• Oct. 14: Rutgers 27, Michigan State 24

• Oct. 21: No. 2 Michigan 49, Michigan State 0

• Oct. 28: Minnesota 27, Michigan State 12

• Nov. 4: Michigan State 20, Nebraska 17

What did Michigan State interim coach Harlon Barnett say about Ohio State?

In the days leading up to Michigan State vs. Ohio State, Spartans interim coach Harlon Barnett was thinking about what could have been.

Having been with the Spartans in 15 of the past 17 seasons as a defensive backs coach, co-defensive coordinator and, now, the interim head coach after Mel Tucker was fired in September, Barnett remembered a stretch of games from 2012-16 where Michigan State either beat or “should have” beaten Ohio State.

“That’s where my mind goes,” Barnett told reporters. “I know what it is to go down there and compete and play hard against these guys. They are beatable guys just like anybody else. We’re going down with the mindset to go down and attack them and get a win. That’s our mindset. That will never change.”

What is the spread for Ohio State-Michigan State?

According to BetMGM, Ohio State is a 31.5-point favorite against Michigan State with the over/under set at 46.5 points.

The Buckeyes opened as 30.5-point favorites against the Spartans.

The Buckeyes have been at least a 20-point favorite in their past five meetings against Michigan State, but have not been a 30-point favorite against the Spartans until 2023.

Ohio State is 5-4 against the spread, while Michigan State has covered four of its nine games.

Which NFL teams are at Ohio Stadium for Ohio State vs. Michigan State?

Representatives from two NFL teams are at Ohio Stadium for Ohio State vs. Michigan State:

• Miami Dolphins

• Houston Texans

Michigan State injury update: MSU without multiple starters vs. Ohio State

Michigan State will be short-handed against Ohio State Saturday night.

The Spartans will be without starting defensive end Kris Bogle, starting cornerback Dillon Tatum, starting wide receiver Tre Mosley and starting quarterback Noah Kim against the Buckeyes.

Ryan Day talks tradition in Ohio State vs. Michigan State skull session

Ohio State coach Ryan Day was focused on Buckeye traditions when he took the podium for the pregame Skull Session before the Michigan State game Saturday night.

"When you are at Ohio State, there are so many great traditions," Day said at the pregame "Skull Session" Saturday. "It's why we all come here. The best band in the land, the best fans in the land, the 'Carmen Ohio,' the 'Script Ohio,' the scarlet and gray, the victory bell after a win, 'Hang on Sloopy.' There's so many great traditions when you walk into The Shoe, and you see the great ones that have come before — the great players, the great teams, the great coaches."

But there's one tradition he said Ohio State is in the middle of as it takes the field against the Spartans Saturday night.

"That's playing for championships in November," Day said. "There's not one person that's in this group right here that came here for anything else other than playing for a championship. That's it. And it's been a long road to get back to November. Well, here we are boys. It's time to go fight for what we deserve."

Ohio State injury report: Tommy Eichenberg, Josh Proctor out for OSU vs Michigan State

Ohio State is set to have a short-handed defense against Michigan State Saturday night.

Here’s a look at the Buckeyes’ full injury report.

Questionable

• Safety Cameron Martinez

Out

• Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg

• Safety Josh Proctor

• Safety Lathan Ransom

• Tight end Joe Royer

• Wide receiver Kyion Grayes

• Defensive lineman Jason Moore

• Defensive lineman Will Smith Jr.

• Tight end Zak Herbstreit (season)

• Running back Miyan Williams (season)

• Wide receiver Reis Stocksdale (season)

• Linebacker Kourt Williams II (season)

What time does Ohio State play Michigan State Saturday?

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 11; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

What channel is Ohio State vs. Michigan State on Saturday?

Ohio State vs. Michigan State will be on NBC Saturday night. The Buckeyes' prime time matchup with the Spartans will be their fourth game on either NBC or Peacock in 2023.

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How can I watch the Ohio State-Michigan State game without cable? Is OSU vs. MSU streaming?

The Buckeyes' matchup against the Spartans will be available on any platform that offers NBC such as YouTubeTV, Hulu Live and Fubo TV, which offers a free trial.

OSU vs. Michigan State is also available to be streamed on Peacock.

Who is announcing the Ohio State vs. Michigan State game on NBC Saturday?

Here are the announcers for the Ohio State-Michigan State game:

• Noah Eagle (play-by-play)

• Todd Blackledge (analysis)

• Kathryn Tappen (sideline)

How to listen to Ohio State vs. Michigan State on the radio

Ohio State football is broadcasted live on WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460).

Here are the announcers for the Ohio State-Michigan State game:

• Paul Keels (play-by-play)

• Jim Lachey (analysis)

• Matt Andrews (sideline)

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