Friday, October 16
Columbus, Ohio
7 p.m.
Ohio State
vs
Michigan State University
Photo by: Jay LaPrete
10/14/2026 11:06:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Next three Buckeye foes ranked among Top 15 nationally
Ohio State vs. No. 12 Michigan State
Alumni Night in Columbus
Date: Oct. 16, 2026
Time: 7Â p.m. (ET)
Venue: Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium (4,158)Â
Watch: B1G+
Live Stats: SidearmÂ
Rosters: Ohio State | Michigan State
Season Stats: Ohio State | Michigan State | Big Ten | NCAA
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State (6-3-2, 1-3-1) returns to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Friday to host No. 12 Michigan State in a key Big Ten matchup. The Buckeyes are looking to build momentum in conference play against a Spartan squad that enters the weekend near the top of the league standings.
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Ohio State has been one of the Big Ten's most dangerous attacking teams this season, scoring 24 goals in 11 matches. The Buckeyes are averaging nearly 16 shots per game and have earned notable victories over Kentucky and Penn State. Leading the attack is defenseman Martin Wurschmidt with five goals, including three game-winners.
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Michigan State arrives in Columbus with an 8-2-2 overall record and a 4-1-1 mark in Big Ten play. The Spartans have outscored opponents 26-12 this season and have recorded five shutouts. Andrew Darakdjian leads Michigan State with five goals, while Richie Ludwig has been one of the conference's top playmakers with seven assists.
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The matchup features two of the conference's top goalkeepers. Ohio State's Patrick McLaughlin owns a 0.95 goals-against average and four shutouts this season, while Spartan keeper Jake Grekowicz carries a 1.01 goals-against average with five clean sheets.
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The Buckeyes enter the contest after a road match at UCLA and will look to capitalize on home-field advantage at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Michigan State is coming off a 1-all draw against rival Michigan and is seeking its fifth Big Ten victory of the year.
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Alumni Night in Columbus
Date: Oct. 16, 2026
Time: 7Â p.m. (ET)
Venue: Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium (4,158)Â
Watch: B1G+
Live Stats: SidearmÂ
Rosters: Ohio State | Michigan State
Season Stats: Ohio State | Michigan State | Big Ten | NCAA
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State (6-3-2, 1-3-1) returns to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Friday to host No. 12 Michigan State in a key Big Ten matchup. The Buckeyes are looking to build momentum in conference play against a Spartan squad that enters the weekend near the top of the league standings.
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Ohio State has been one of the Big Ten's most dangerous attacking teams this season, scoring 24 goals in 11 matches. The Buckeyes are averaging nearly 16 shots per game and have earned notable victories over Kentucky and Penn State. Leading the attack is defenseman Martin Wurschmidt with five goals, including three game-winners.
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Michigan State arrives in Columbus with an 8-2-2 overall record and a 4-1-1 mark in Big Ten play. The Spartans have outscored opponents 26-12 this season and have recorded five shutouts. Andrew Darakdjian leads Michigan State with five goals, while Richie Ludwig has been one of the conference's top playmakers with seven assists.
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The matchup features two of the conference's top goalkeepers. Ohio State's Patrick McLaughlin owns a 0.95 goals-against average and four shutouts this season, while Spartan keeper Jake Grekowicz carries a 1.01 goals-against average with five clean sheets.
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The Buckeyes enter the contest after a road match at UCLA and will look to capitalize on home-field advantage at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Michigan State is coming off a 1-all draw against rival Michigan and is seeking its fifth Big Ten victory of the year.
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