* What ended up as Ohio State’s ninth straight win against Michigan State and eighth consecutive by at least 20 points could have been a lot more interesting. The Spartans simply can’t get out of their own way with turnovers and an inefficient red zone offense.

Ohio State came, saw, and conquered a rebuilt Michigan State team on Saturday in rather dominant fashion to the tune of 38-7. There were plenty of things to take away from the contest with it being Ohio State’s first Big Ten and road test of the year all wrapped up into one, but it also made for some pretty good eye candy.

Ohio State beat Michigan State 38-7 on Saturday night at Spartan Stadium, moving its record to 4-0 and inching closer to a showdown with Oregon on Oct. 12. The total yardage in favor of the Buckeyes was heavily tilted, and there was never a moment throughout the night that it seemed the Spartans were in danger of truly making things uncomfortable.

Michigan State Spartans linebacker Wayne Matthews III (10) tackles Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (11)during the Michigan State vs Ohio State game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The Buckeyes won the game, 38-7. Charlie Nick | MLive.com

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and columnist Shawn Windsor break down MSU’s loss to Ohio State.