More than bragging rights are on the line in the final matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.

Quarterback Payton Thorne threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second overtime to lift Michigan State to a 34-28 victory over Wisconsin.

Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 314 yards and a touchdown, and Maryland handed Michigan State its third consecutive loss, beating the Spartans 27-13.

Jalen Berger ran for 107 yards and three touchdowns and Michigan State’s defense forced four fumbles to help the 14th ranked Spartans to a 52-0 victory over Akron.

Michigan State is openly talking about winning a national championship.

Payton Thorne threw for four touchdowns, including two long strikes to Jayden Reed, and ran for another score as Michigan State rolled to a 42-14 victory over Youngstown State.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – With Michigan and Michigan State set to square off in Ann Arbor this weekend, we’re breaking down which team is better at every single position. B1G: Wisconsin-Nebraska game canceled this weekend as Badgers report COVID-19 outbreakWhere Michigan truly separates itself from Michigan State is at defensive end, with Kwity Paye and Aidan Hutchinson. ADVANTAGE: MichiganLinebackersAnjuan Simmons was at it again Saturday, leading Michigan State with 11 tackles, including three for losses. Safety is a strength for Michigan and Michigan State, but Hill has by far the highest ceiling. Michigan is recruiting near the top of the Big Ten and Michigan State is trying to reboot under a new regime.

EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State looks to snap a three-game losing streak when it hosts Big Ten rival Illinois on Saturday. LINE: Michigan State -14.5Illinois' run began with an upset over previously undefeated Wisconsin three weeks ago, and Lovie Smith's team has been cruising since. ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (4-4, 2-3)The Spartans have been known for their running game for a number of years, but Michigan State is 13th in the Big Ten, averaging 112.9 yards per game on the ground. Michigan State WR Darrell Stewart is second in the Big Ten in receiving yards (694) and third in receptions (47). PREDICTION: Michigan State 24, Illinois 20

Brian Lewerke #14 and Elijah Collins #24 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers. Michigan State defeated Indiana 40-31. Can Michigan State beat Ohio State? Anybody who has seen Ohio State destroy opponents, including a 48-7 rout at Nebraska on Saturday in front of a national TV audience, will snicker and say "No chance." Western Michigan gets bragging rights over Central MichiganOther than Michigan vs. Michigan State, the biggest in-state college football game is usually Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan, which played their annual battle for the Victory Cannon in Kalamazoo on Saturday.

Michigan State Spartans players walk around the field with locked arms prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Spartan Stadium on September 14, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State looks to win its second straight contest and remain unbeaten in Big Ten play when it hosts Indiana on Saturday. Not counting the debacle against Ohio State, Ramsey is 36-of-41 for 473 yards and an interception this year. Michigan State WR Darrell Stewart Jr. leads the Big Ten in receptions (30) and receiving yards (439). PREDICTION: Michigan State 31, Indiana 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Hunter Johnson #15 of Northwestern is brought down by (L-R) Drew Beesley #86, Xavier Henderson #3 and Josiah Scott #22 of the Michigan State Spartans . Michigan State lost 10-7 to Arizona State last week after an apparent game-tying field goal was negated by penalty. The win was the 110th for coach Mark Dantonio at Michigan State, which makes him the winningest coach in program history. Quarterback Hunter Johnson completed 15 of 26 passes for 88 yards with an interception before being pulled in the fourth quarter. Running back Drake Anderson had 86 yards rushing on 16 carries with a touchdown.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions reacts during the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Here are five takeaways from this past weekend's football action around the state. Complete 180 for Michigan State's offenseMany Michigan State fans had one big question following Saturday's 51-17 rout of Western Michigan. 1 team in the state in Division 1 going into the season, suffered a 24-17 loss to Birmingham Groves in the second game of the season. Still, it didn't take long for there to be a minor shakeup in the state's high school football scene.