The Ohio State football team is on a roll heading into Week 5 of the season.

As they open Big Ten play, the Buckeyes are coming off a 49-14 whipping of Marshall and now travel to East Lansing, Michigan, to face Michigan State.

The Buckeyes are 3-0. Michigan State is 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten.

Ohio State is making its way to the stadium

With game time a little over an hour away, the Buckeyes are getting ready for kickoff.

Tale of the tape for Ohio State-Michigan State

Ohio State comes into East Lansing with the No. 3 scoring offense in the country. Michigan State is ranked 92nd in that same category. The Spartans are much stronger on defense and are No. 24 when it comes to allowing the fewest points, an area where the Buckeyes are the No. 4 team nationally.

Ohio State takes field in week of close calls, upsets

Today, Kentucky won in Oxford for the first time since 1978, knocking off No. 6 Ole Miss 20-17. No. 12 Michigan held off an upset bid by Minnesota 27-24. And, of course, on Thursday, the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes avoided being knocked off by Virginia Tech 38-34 with that game coming down to one final, controversial play.

Ohio State football has Tyleik Williams back

It's been trending this way all week, so it's no surprise, but still pleasant news for OSU that defensive back Tyleik Williams is healthy today. Without Williams, the Buckeyes – at times – struggled to bottle up Marshall.

Ohio State vs. Michigan State predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sept. 28.

• Spread: Ohio State -23.5

• Over/under: 48.5 points

Ohio State 48, Michigan State 10: Bill Rabinowitz of The Columbus Dispatch says, "There once was a time not long ago when the Spartans played Ohio State tougher than anyone in the Big Ten. They ruined OSU's season in 2013 and '15. But recently, the Buckeyes have dominated Sparty, and that should continue Saturday night. MSU's defense might keep it close for a bit, but the Buckeyes have too many weapons to contain. On offense, OSU's defensive front should control a depleted Spartans offensive line."

Ohio State 38, Michigan State 13: Joey Kaufman of The Columbus Dispatch says, "The Buckeyes are one of only five teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision averaging at least 50 points, but the scoring barrage should slow a little bit against the Spartans, who are much improved on the defensive side of the ball after ranking as one of the worst units in the Big Ten last season. Michigan State has limited explosive plays, allowing only one from scrimmage longer than 40 yards, and gotten pressure on quarterbacks with 15 sacks in four games. That’ll keep things a little competitive, but it’s too early in Jonathan Smith's rebuild for Ohio State to be truly threatened."

Ohio State 38, Michigan State 10: Rob Oller of The Columbus Dispatch says, "After cutting through the "preseason" schedule like a chainsaw through balsa wood, the Buckeyes finally take on some bigger boys. The Spartans won't present a monstrous challenge on either side of the ball, but presumably their Big Ten talent is an upgrade over what OSU has faced in Akron, Western Michigan and Marshall. If nothing else, Sparty will make the tailback tandem of Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson work for their yards. And we get a first look at how quarterback Will Howard fares against Power Four competition."

Ohio State 38, Michigan State 13: Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press says, "The Spartans give the Buckeyes a more competitive first half than they have in recent years. However, the physical toll from OSU’s front seven and the frustration of missed opportunity wear on their already-thin and fragile offense. MSU’s defense wilts in the second half, as Will Howard picks apart an untested secondary and the Quinshon Judkins-TreVeyon Henderson dual battering ram grinds out the road victory."

Ohio State football news

Here’s what you need to know before Ohio State-Michigan State:

What channel is Ohio State vs Michigan State on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 5 game

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Hamstring injury forced Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson to learn patience

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Ohio State vs. Michigan State weather update

Spartan Stadium should be warm Saturday for Ohio State vs. Michigan State. Saturday’s low is expected to be 62degrees, with clear skies predicted.

Ohio State vs. Michigan State history

Series record: 37-15 Ohio State

Ohio State’s last win: 38-3 in 2023.

Michigan State's last win: 17-14 in 2015

Ohio State vs. Michigan State time today

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 28

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Location: Spartan Stadium; East Lansing, Mich.

What channel is Ohio State vs. Michigan State game on today?

• TV channel: Peacock

• Streaming:  Fubo (free trial)

• Radio: WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460)

Ohio State vs. Michigan State will broadcast nationally on Peacock in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. Andrew Siciliano and Colt McCoy will call the game from the booth at Spartan Stadium with Lewis Johnson reporting from the sideline. Streaming options for the game include the FOX Sports app and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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-Western Michigan game:

• Paul Keels (play-by-play)

• Jim Lachey (analysis)

• Clay Hall (sideline)

Ohio State Football schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: Ohio State 52, Akron 6

• Sept. 7: Ohio State 56, Western Michigan 0

• Sept. 21: Ohio State 49, Marshall 14

• Sept. 28: Ohio State at Michigan State; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan

• Oct. 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

• Oct. 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

• Oct. 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

• Nov. 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania

• Nov. 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

• Nov. 16: Ohio State at Northwestern; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

• Nov. 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

• Nov. 30: Ohio State vs. Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

• Record: 3-0

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football vs Michigan State: Live game updates, scores