Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

WEEK 8: MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS

Going on the road and winning in the Big Ten is no easy task. Coming home with a victory after a trip to East Lansing? Nearly impossible. The last time the Hoosiers accomplished this feat was back in 2001. The 2001 season is statistically significant for another reason that will come up again later in our preview. Michigan State finished with an 11-2 record in 2014 and have their eyes set on a greater prize this fall, an opportunity to represent the Big Ten in this year’s College Football playoff. Aside from an Oregon squad who will be playing in just their second contest post the Marcus Mariota era, the Spartans have a pretty easy schedule leading up to the Old Brass Spittoon game with the Hoosiers during week eight.