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MSU defense still sour about 2017 Ohio State loss: 'It sticks with us'

Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio speaks to the media on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 208, in East Lansing. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING —Michigan State struggled to stop Ohio State’s offense both on the ground and through the air a year ago.

The Buckeyes are better this year.

But so is the Spartans’ defense.

It will be a battle of strengths when Mark Dantonio’s defense takes the field against Urban Meyer’s offense Saturday at noon (Fox) as No. 24 MSU tries to keep its faint hopes of a Big Ten East title alive against No.