Michigan State is undaunted by going to Ohio State as a big underdog in the game at Ohio Stadium, which gets underway Saturday night at 7:30. Follow the action here with live updates and analysis by Matt Schoch of The Detroit News.
MSU finally gets first downs, no points
Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke ran for the game's first first down on the game's sixth possession.
After that, tight end Trent Gillison caught a crossing pattern for a third-down pickup for Brad Salem's offense.
However, Ohio State forced a Spartans' punt from about near midfield.