Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions for huge Ohio State battle

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 20: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans hands off to LJ Scott #3 for a first quarter run while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium on October 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 3: Quarterback Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes passes in the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 36-31. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

4. Dwayne Haskins will have a big game

This may not be all that bold, but with how well Michigan State’s secondary has played, it would be surprising to see Dwayne Haskins have a huge day. However, he’s played well all season long and that’s not going to change even against the improved Spartan defense.

No, he’s not a threat to run with the ball like JT Barrett was, but he has a better arm with much more accuracy. He’s only been held under 300 yards three times this season and under 250 yards just once — because the Buckeyes didn’t need him to pass the ball a ton against Rutgers.

Michigan State will struggle to slow him down through the air as he’ll surpass the 300-yard mark, becoming the first quarterback to reach that mark against the Spartans since the Northwestern loss about a month ago.

Haskins will finish the game with 325 yards and three touchdowns while the Spartan defense will fare slightly better against the run.

If Ohio State is going to win, it’ll be because of Haskins.

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