Position breakdown: Michigan State has a clear edge over Ohio State in some key areas

EAST LANSING — Michigan State will see more speed and talent in the form of the Ohio State Buckeyes than it has seen since dropping a 46-27 decision at Oregon on Sept. 6.

The No. 8-ranked Spartans (7-1, 4-0 Big Ten) are more prepared for the No. 13-ranked Buckeyes (7-1, 4-0), however, as MSU’s six new defensive starters have settled in for Saturday’s 8 p.m. game.

Both teams boast Davey O’Brien Award semifinalists at quarterback and Lombardi Award semifinalists on the defensive line, along with several other NFL draft prospects.

Cleveland.com Ohio State football beat writer Doug Lesmerises and I discussed how the teams match up at each position grouping. Here’s how I rated them: - Read more at MLive.com