Yes, MSU did get the victory, but it was not the blowout victory that other teams have been giving Purdue all season long. Purdue's opponents have averaged 37.5 points against the

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.

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