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Q&A with Michigan State Beat Writer Matt Wenzel on How Spartans Have Emerged As A Surprise Playoff Contender

Before each Ohio State game, Eleven Warriors catches up with a media member who covers the opposing team to get his or her perspective on the Buckeyes' upcoming opponent.

As Michigan State brings a 9-1 record to Ohio State this week, Matt Wenzel, who covers Michigan State for MLive, admits he didn’t see the Spartans having so much success this year. But he says Mel Tucker and Kenneth Walker III have led a “remarkable turnaround” for the team from East Lansing, who still have a chance to win the Big Ten title and make the College Football Playoff if they can beat Ohio State on Saturday.