#6 in coaches poll

[Spartanmack]

Spartans have to be 60/40 to beat Buckeyes with game being:

A) In EL
B) Under the lights

Something said earlier is true. Since VA Tech game, Barrett has been on fire. His ability to perform in a big road game, however, is unknown. Edge MSU.

why does playing under the lights give MSU an edge?

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

why does playing under the lights give MSU an edge?

I think the expectation is that the fans will be rowdier and gives the team more of an edge.

 

[Spartanmack]

I think the expectation is that the fans will be rowdier and gives the team more of an edge.

I understand. I just think it's nonsense. If the game still matters by then, the fans will be fired up and engaged regardless of what time it kicks off. I'm more worried that everyone leaves early if we're down 17 after 3 quarters and there's no crowd noise for a potential comeback.

 

[jwlcosu]

I think the expectation is that the fans will be rowdier and gives the team more of an edge.

Yes, this. Under the lights = electric atmosphere to which both players and fans respond. It's an event, not just a game. Of course it is just a game, but still. It's like the Lions playing on Monday night instead of Sunday afternoon.

I could be all wet but to me, a prime time night game is an intangible that weighs on the side of the home team.

Edit: According to Answers.com, Monday night home teams have an .820 winning percentage. Can't vouch for that number and haven't come across a similar college metric.

 

[Spartanmack]

Yes, this. Under the lights = electric atmosphere to which both players and fans respond. It's an event, not just a game. Of course it is just a game, but still. It's like the Lions playing on Monday night instead of Sunday afternoon.

I could be all wet but to me, a prime time night game is an intangible that weighs on the side of the home team.

Edit: According to Answers.com, Monday night home teams have an .820 winning percentage. Can't vouch for that number and haven't come across a similar college metric.

What is the home team winning percentage other than Monday night and are Monday night games evenly distributed among all NFL franchises? Don't recall the Lions hosting too many of them. And there are other reasons it's not a good analog like for example there are often as many as 4 or 5 prime time Sat night games in college football.

Certainly, the home field is an advantage for us. I just think you're making too much of the time. If OSU loses a close game, I don't think anybody will be blaming the crowd or even saying they probably, might or even could have won if the game kicked off 5 hours earlier. Chances are, this will be the de facto B1G championship. The crowd will be into it (as long as it's not a blow out either way) no matter what time they kick off.