Ohio State defensive back Orhian Johnson, left, and linebacker Ryan Shazier (10) close in on Michigan State tight end Dion Sims (80) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State's Dion Sims (80) is unable to hang on to a pass as he is hit by Ohio State's Rod Smith, left, and Etienne Sabino during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State won 17-16. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)