Free Press sports activities writers give their predictions for the Michigan State soccer recreation towards Ohio State on Saturday (midday, ABC):

Chris Solari

The Spartans’ mojo reveals early, very like it did a yr in the past in Columbus. Anticipate MSU’s Rocky Lombardi to air it out usually, however the Buckeyes to regulate and anticipate it. That forces the Spartans to try to replicate the dashing efficiency they did in upsetting Northwestern, however with much less success towards a considerably extra stout OSU defensive position. The Buckeyes’ offense finds its rhythm late within the first half and pulls away from there. Choose: Ohio State 38, Michigan State 17

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Shawn Windsor

These aren’t your daddy’s Buckeyes. They offer up factors. They’re normally good for a loss every Large Ten season. That ought to’ve been Indiana. Although the Spartans will compete for a second. Choose: Ohio State 34, Michigan State 16

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Rainer Sabin

The Spartans have had a bipolar season to this point – good to nice in some video games and downright horrible in others. Whereas Michigan State figures to play higher than it has in its three losses, it can have a tricky time suppressing an Ohio State workforce that has rather a lot to show because it makes its case for a School Soccer Playoff berth. Choose: Ohio State 42, Michigan State 20

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