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Against Michigan State, Michigan's defense showed capable enough to win a Big Ten championship whether the Wolverines' offense puts up points or not.

As long as Ohio State has at least one more point than the opponent, there won't be any complaining from Urban Meyer, who won in his first game in a new conference for the fourth time in his coaching career.

Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell will provide a stern test for an Ohio State team that has struggled even making straightforward tackles heading into its Big Ten opener on the road Saturday.

Ohio State's first road game of 2012 will be at Michigan State, against its rugged defense with eight returning starters.

While the Wolverines were bouncing back and routing Purdue, Michigan State was getting crushed at Nebraska. It's a three-way race in the Legends Division.