Countdown to kickoff: 2015 Big Ten East must-see game

Looking for the 2015 Big Ten East game that college football fans simply can't miss, no matter the excuse?

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Of course, it has to be the Michigan State-Ohio State prime-time meeting on Nov. 21 at Ohio Stadium. Period. End of sentence.

Much like last season's game, which the Buckeyes won en route to claiming the national title, this matchup will almost certainly have serious playoff implications.

See why BTN.com's Tom Dienhart, Sean Merriman and Brent Yarina agree below.

Tom Dienhart: Michigan State at Ohio State, Nov. 21. This will be one of the most anticipated games in the nation, with East bragging rights, a trip to the Big Ten title game and a potential playoff spot on the line.

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Sean Merriman: Michigan State at Ohio State, Nov. 21. This game features the top two coaches in the Big Ten in Mark Dantonio and Urban Meyer, the top two (or three) quarterbacks in the Big Ten in Connor Cook and J.T. Barrett/Cardale Jones, and the top two defensive players in the conference in Shilique Calhoun and Joey Bosa. What more could you ask for? I suppose a trip to the Big Ten championship game and a spot in the College Football Playoff, which this game should feature as well. Signed. Sealed. Delivered. This one is a no-brainer.

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Brent Yarina: Michigan State at Ohio State, Nov. 21. It's one of the biggest games in the nation, let alone the Big Ten or the Big Ten East. In fact, there might not be a game this fall that features more future NFL players on one field. Oh, and it's tough to top Mark Dantonio vs. Urban Meyer.