2008 Preview: Week #8, October 18th at Michigan State

MSU Record in 2007: 7-6 (3-5 Big Ten), lost 21-24 to BC in Champs Sports Bowl.
OSU all-time record vs. Michigan State: OSU leads series 26-12.
Last meeting: OSU 24, MSU 17 (2007, in Columbus)
Biggest win: OSU 35, MSU 0 (1973, in Columbus)
Worst Loss: MSU 32, OSU 7 (1965, in East Lansing)

Fun Facts:

• Jim Tressel holds a perfect 5-0 record vs. MSU (did not play in '01 and '02).
• The Buckeyes hold a six-game winning streak. Their last loss was a 23-7 loss to the Spartans in 1999 in East Lansing.
• The Spartans won the first three games of the series, in 1912, 1951 and 1953. The Buckeyes won their first game against the Spartans in 1959, a 30-24 win in Columbus.

Fearless Prediction: Last year, Ohio State really had few problems with the Spartans until two late turnovers turned into quick Spartan touchdowns to make the game close on the scoreboard (OSU 24, MSU 17). This year, the Spartans will give the Buckeyes a tougher test with the game being in East Lansing, but the Buckeyes will prevail with another stellar game from Chris Wells, winning it 34-23.