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.

The Michigan State Spartans are on their second three-game losing streak of the season. Can MSU get back on track against Purdue?

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 will have something to play for in next week's season-finale thanks to a much-needed victory over Purdue on Friday night. The Spartans dominated the Boilermakers in the first half,

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

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State captures a big 24-17 victory over Purdue on Friday night to keep the Spartans postseason hopes alive.

It's been a tumultuous season on the field for the Spartans, but a bowl appearance in year one under head coach Jonathan Smith would be considered an improvement from years prior. MSU took its penultimate step toward that goal Friday night.

Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17 on Friday night. The Spartans (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) are a win away from being eligible for a bowl with first-year coach Jonathan Smith and they play Rutgers at home in the final regular-season game.

The Boilermakers defense posted a second-half shutout but the offense could not play clean enough to recover from a 21-point halftime deficit.