Michigan State football: 3 quick reactions to loss against Ohio State

No one anticipated Michigan State football getting blown out this much by No. 4 Ohio State. People were worried that Michigan State’s defense would give up 600 yards. It didn’t matter. Try 1,000. The Spartans lost 56-7.

At halftime, Ohio State’s offense was on pace for 1,000 yards at a 98-0 game. Michigan State was outmatched at nearly every phase, whether it was special teams, offense, or defense. Its secondary kept giving up huge plays and no amount of clever playcalling was keeping them in this.

Coming into the game, it was important that Michigan State play to their strengths. Those being a Heisman running back in Kenneth Walker III, a very talented quarterback with a high ceiling, and constructive playcalling by offensive coordinator Jay Johnson. I was not falling for the rhetoric that Ohio State’s defense would hold up as well as it did.

Ohio State just torched Michigan State football in every facet

There were a few things not many were expecting, including Ohio State to play Michigan State like an FCS school. Michigan State’s best matchup coming into today’s game may have been their offense against Ohio State’s defense.

It didn’t last long, though. Michigan State failed to get any momentum as their offensive line couldn’t stop Ohio State’s defensive line. Even when Michigan State was answering with a key 88-yard drive, it ended with an incomplete pass and a missed field goal.

After the first half, the game was pretty much over. Ohio State had replaced Stroud with freshman quarterback Kyle McCord, who threw an interception to Justin White on his first drive.

Despite the blowout loss, Michigan State still has a lot to play for. They still have a chance to go to the Rose Bowl. It’s far more likely that they’ll get an invite to the Peach Bowl since either Michigan or Ohio State will likely end up at the Rose Bowl, and one in the College Football Playoff.

Here are three quick reactions, and surprises, to the blowout loss.