Michigan State vs Ohio State rivalry
Ohio State leads the series 38-14 in meetings on record since 1951.
Michigan State and Ohio State do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Series leader: Ohio State.
See the full all-time Michigan State vs Ohio State head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
Series notes
Side by side, 2026 season
Michigan State Ohio State
- 18.2 18th
- Points per game
- 42.2 5th
- 23.2 12th
- Points allowed
- 12.6 2nd
- 305.6 18th
- Total yards per game
- 514.4 1st
- 4.5 18th
- Yards per play
- 7.5 2nd
- 123.6 15th
- Rush yards per game
- 157.4 6th
- 182.0 17th
- Pass yards per game
- 357.0 1st
- 20.4 12th
- First downs per game
- 25.6 1st
- 40.0% 13th
- Third-down rate
- 46.7% 6th
- -4 16th
- Turnover margin
- +4 7th
- 2 17th
- Takeaways
- 8 4th
- 7 12th
- Sacks
- 9 9th
- 17 18th
- Sacks allowed
- 9 14th
- 34.0 3rd
- Penalty yards per game
- 48.6 6th
- 31:41 7th
- Time of possession
- 31:35 8th
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the Big Ten; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
Results are read from official box scores and republished after every meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in Michigan State vs Ohio State?
Ohio State leads the series 38-14 in meetings on record since 1951. That is Michigan State 14, Ohio State 38 across 52 meetings on record.
When do Michigan State and Ohio State play next?
Michigan State and Ohio State do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.