Michigan State and interim head coach Harlon Barnett finally broke through last Saturday as the Spartans earned their first victory since Sept. 9, defeating Nebraska by a final score of 20-17 in East Lansing on senior day. This was also the first conference victory for MSU since Nov. 12 of 2022 versus Rutgers. The win meant much more for a typical 3-6 team considering the circumstances the current players and coaches have maintained through this season.
We’ll see how much of the momentum from the victory will carry into Columbus this weekend, where the Spartans have historically not fared well. A down year offensively for the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes has been made up for by a menacing defense.
This week’s throwback column takes us back to 2011, where MSU shut down Ohio State en route to a division title.
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We’ll see how much of the momentum from the victory will carry into Columbus this weekend, where the Spartans have historically not fared well. A down year offensively for the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes has been made up for by a menacing defense.
This week’s throwback column takes us back to 2011, where MSU shut down Ohio State en route to a division title.
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Spartans Illustrated - Spartan Football Playback: Michigan State vs. Ohio State (2011)
The 2011 Spartans team marched into Columbus and shut down the Buckeyes in every way.
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