The Boilermakers defense posted a second-half shutout but the offense could not play clean enough to recover from a 21-point halftime deficit. The only way the Boilermakers avoid going winless in the Big Ten and against FBS opponents is if they win in eight days at Indiana.

Michigan State football survived a late comeback attempt must-win game on Friday night primetime against Purdue. The Spartans (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) got the first of two necessary wins in the final two weeks against Purdue and Rutgers to clinch bowl eligibility for the first time since 2021.

The Boilermakers have covered the spread just once against FBS teams this season. Michigan State is favored to win big on Friday night.