Michigan State defeats Ohio State for Big Ten football title

December 9, 2013

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Ohio State wide receiver Philly Brown (10) catches a touchdown in front of Michigan State safety Isaiah Lewis (9) during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Ohio State’s Bryce Haynes (41) and Jordan Hall (7) try to recover a fumble as Michigan State kick returner Macgarrett Kings Jr. (3) loses the ball during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Ohio State was flagged for kick catch interference and Michigan State retained possession. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — An Ohio State fan cheers as the Buckeyes take the field for the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Michigan State running back Jeremy Langford (33) looks to make a move past Ohio State safety Christian Bryant (2) and cornerback Bradley Roby (1) during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio yells to his players from the sideline during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller (5) chases down a fumble after the ball was knocked out of his hand by Michigan State linebacker Max Bullough (40) during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Michigan State wide receiver Keith Mumphery (25) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — The Michigan State band performs during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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At left: Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes (15) and linebacker Denicos Allen (28) tackle Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller (5). At right: Michigan State tight end Josiah Price (82) celebrates after catching a touchdown. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Ohio State defensive lineman Joey Bosa (97) pressures Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook (18) during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Michigan State wide receiver Tony Lippett (14) looks to play the ball as he’s defended by Ohio State cornerback Doran Grant (12) during the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Grant was flagged for pass interference on the play. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Michigan State fans celebrate a win against Ohio State in the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Michigan State cornerback Darian Hicks (2) celebrates a 34-24 win against Ohio State in the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Michigan State center Travis Jackson (63) celebrates with a youngster after a 34-24 win against Ohio State in the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State Ohio State Big Ten Championship Football — Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook (18) celebrates with family in the stands after a 34-24 win against Ohio State in the Big Ten championship football game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)