Can Ohio State Buckeyes Overcome Spartans in Week 12's Big Ten Battle?

As the Ohio State Buckeyes gear up for their Week 12 encounter with the Michigan State Spartans, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Buckeyes, coming off a commanding 59-31 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers on November 13th at Ohio Stadium, have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with. With an offense that racked up an impressive 624 total yards and a defense that forced two fumbles against Purdue, OSU seems unstoppable.

The offensive prowess of OSU was on full display as they achieved an average gain of nine yards per play against the Boilermakers. Their passing game was particularly lethal; quarterback play led to five touchdowns through the air and a completion percentage of 82 percent for a total of 361 passing yards. On the ground, they were just as effective, rushing for three touchdowns and averaging eight yards per carry.

Defensively, while not recording any sacks or interceptions in their last game, OSU showed their ability to disrupt plays behind the line of scrimmage with three tackles for loss. They also demonstrated ball-hawking skills by forcing two fumbles and recovering one for a touchdown.

In contrast, when looking at MSU's recent performances leading up to this matchup, it is clear that they will be formidable opponents. However, given OSU's recent form and home-field advantage at Ohio Stadium – known as "The Horseshoe" – it would take a brave soul to bet against them.

OSU has shown resilience even when faced with adversity in previous games such as their November 6th clash against Nebraska Cornhuskers where despite turnovers and penalties which resulted in lost yardage totaling 65 penalty yards; they still managed to secure victory thanks to solid defensive plays including five sacks and an interception.

The upcoming game promises excitement and high stakes as both teams vie for supremacy within their conference. It is crucial not only because of rivalry implications but also because it could significantly impact postseason positioning.

Scheduled for November 20th at Ohio Stadium in Columbus OH at noon local time (5:00 PM GMT), fans can catch all the action live on ABC network channels. This showdown between two Big Ten powerhouses is not one to miss – will OSU continue its dominant streak or will MSU rise up to challenge them? Only time will tell if the Buckeyes can maintain their momentum heading into this critical conference clash.