The B1G will have some intriguing matchups on the slate this weekend. No. 5 Ohio State will host No. 7 Michigan State for first place in the East. No. 6 Michigan also travels to Maryland to try and keep pace in the division.

In the West, No. 15 Wisconsin takes on visiting Nebraska with the Badgers looking to keep the divisional lead. No. 17 Iowa welcomes Illinois.

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ESPN’s SP+ for Week 12 has been released. Bill Connelly’s system has made its picks for every college football game on the slate.

Here’s how the SP+ projects every outcome in the B1G during Week 12:

  • Michigan State 22, Ohio State 39
  • Purdue 28, Northwestern 20
  • Rutgers 14, Penn State 31
  • Illinois 12, Iowa 29
  • Michigan 34, Maryland 21
  • Minnesota 30, Indiana 20
  • Nebraska 18, Wisconsin 29

The 9-1 Buckeyes are first place in the B1G East. No. 7 Michigan State is currently 9-1 overall and second place in the B1G East.

Ohio State leads the all-time series 34-15 and is on a five-game winning streak vs. Michigan State in the series. The last victory for the Spartans against the Buckeyes came in 2015.