Michigan State Football: 5 best game in series history vs. Ohio State

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 1: Jordan Hall #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is tackled for a loss by Denicos Allen #28 of the Michigan State Spartans on October 1, 2011 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan State defeated Ohio State 10-7. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 07: Connor Cook #18 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a 34-24 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Big 10 Conference Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

1. Michigan State ruins Ohio State’s perfect season (2013)

It was the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis and heading into the contest, Michigan State was a huge underdog.

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The common feeling during the time was, “How could Michigan State stop Braxton Miller?” Yet that is exactly what happened on fourth down and senior linebacker Dencios Allen stuffed Miller just shy of a first.

If not for a early season loss to Notre Dame, the Spartans could have been contenders to play in the national title game.

The Spartans jumped out to an early lead with the play of Connor Cook. However, it was running back Jeremy Langford who iced the game with a long touchdown run. Langford’s run was typical of that season, often he would break off huge runs and they would be the dagger to the opponents.

The Spartan offense came together that season after its struggles in non-conference play. It was, in my opinion, one of the most complete teams I had seen play in Michigan State history.

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No doubt this Saturday’s matchup will be another classic game.

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