Michigan State is well into preparation against an opponent that might not be able to play Saturday when the Spartans are scheduled to host the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes in East Lansing, Mich.
Ohio State (4-0 Big Ten and overall) canceled its game at Illinois last Saturday because of a COVID-19 outbreak of unknown extent among the players, coaches and support staff, including head coach Ryan Day.
Ohio State needs to play Saturday and Dec. 12 at home against Michigan to meet the minimum six games to be eligible for the conference title game after the Buckeyes' game Nov.