Michigan State football held on by the skin of their teeth in a must-win situation against Purdue on Friday night. The Spartans dominated the Boilermakers in the first half, but needed some key defensive plays late to hold on to the 24-17 victory.

Michigan State football should be getting back a number of key players in this week's road matchup at Illinois. The Spartans lost a handful of key contributors in their last game, but head coach Jonathan Smith expects most (if not all) to be back this week against

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MSU football needed a win Friday night. The Spartans delivered, escaping a narrow fourth-quarter comeback by league-worst Purdue, 24-17.

Purdue football will be shorthanded Friday night at Michigan State in search of its first win since August. Most notably, the Boilermakers have depth concerns on the defensive line. Cole Brevard, who has started all 10 games this season,

Michigan State football is still alive to reach the postseason. The Spartans jumped out to a convincing lead in the first half, but had to hold in the final minutes to top Purdue on Friday night. Michigan State beat Purdue by the final score of 24-17.