It was the team's first win under interim head coach Harlon Barnett, who took over when Mel Tucker was fired at the end of September. Michigan State had dropped six consecutive games prior to its 20-17 win over Nebraska last week. The Michigan State Spartans (3-6) will try to spring one of the biggest upsets in Big Ten history when they face the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0) on Saturday night.
