Michigan State players discuss upcoming heavyweight bout vs. Ohio State

No. 7 Michigan State (9-1) just finished a convincing 40-21 win at home against Maryland. Rather than celebrating, Michigan State is already focusing on taking No. 4 Ohio State next Saturday in Columbus, Ohio for a huge matchup in the B1G East.

Michigan State players like running back Kenneth Walker III, quarterback Payton Thorne, and wide receiver Jayden Reed are all ready to take on Ohio State. They will look to take control of the B1G East and get revenge on Ohio State.

Michigan State has lost the five consecutive matchups versus Ohio State and they have only won three of the last 17 matchups versus Ohio State. The players for Michigan State are more than ready to shift the tide in the race for the B1G East.

Walker on facing Ohio State next week: "I don't remember when I played in a game like that to be honest. I know they're a great team."

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 14, 2021

Payton Thorne: "In order to go to Indy, you gotta go through Columbus."

— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) November 14, 2021

Jayden Reed on playing Ohio State: “New opportunity every week. … it’s a day to day process and we can’t get too far ahead of ourselves.”

— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) November 14, 2021

Xavier Henderson: "November is championship football, and I'm blessed to be able to be a part of that, part of something we're chasing. We put ourselves in good position to have opportunity." Calls it "a big one next week in a crazy environment" at Ohio State.

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 14, 2021

Henderson on facing OSU: "I've played in big games before, a lot of dudes have. But I don't think I've played in a game with this much on the line."

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 14, 2021