The highest-graded players in Ohio State's win over Michigan State, 26-6

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Ohio State kept pace in the race for the College Football Playoff by knocking off Michigan State, 26-6. They now face Maryland next week before setting up a potential top-five showdown with Michigan to end the regular season as the winner likely secures a berth in the CFP.

[Editor's Note: While we grade every player on every game, to qualify for an overall game grade for this recap's purpose, a player must have played at least 20 snaps to be considered a full-time contributor to the game.]

Top 5 overall

Ohio State offense

Rashod Berry, TE – 87.6 overall grade
Terry McLaurin, WR – 74.6 overall grade
Mike Weber, RB – 72.7 overall grade
Demetrius Knox, OG – 71.8 overall grade
K.J. Hill, WR – 66.9 overall grade

Ohio State defense

Shaun Wade, CB – 78.7 overall grade
Jordan Fuller, S – 72.8 overall grade
Damon Arnette, CB – 70.7 overall grade
Tuf Borland, LB – 69.4 overall grade
Dre'Mont Jones, DI – 69.2 overall grade

Michigan State offense

Jordan Reid, OT – 68.6 overall grade
Cody White, WR – 68.4 overall grade
Darrell Stewart Jr., WR – 64.9 overall grade
Tyler Higby, OG – 64.4 overall grade
Rocky Lombardi, QB – 63.3 overall grade

Michigan State defense

Kenny Willekes, Edge – 81.3 overall grade
Justin Layne, CB – 79.2 overall grade
Mike Panasiuk, DI – 72.3 overall grade
Gerald Owens, DI – 71.1 overall grade
David Dowell, S – 69.9 overall grade