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Best photos from MSU Football’s win over Purdue

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ win over Purdue

Michigan State football is back on the winning side.

The Spartans jumped out to a fast start and held on late to beat Purdue, 24-17, on Friday night. Michigan State held a 24-3 lead at halftime but failed to score in the second half and relied on the defense to preserve the victory.

With the win, Michigan State improves to 5-6 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play. Michigan State remains alive to reach bowl eligibility with the win.

Check out some of the best photos from this matchup between Michigan State and Purdue below:

MSU Football survives in second half to beat Purdue

Well, it wasn’t easy but Michigan State won.

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.

Michigan State got off to a strong start, scoring on each of its four first half possessions. Purdue kicked a field goal on its opening drive, but Michigan State was able to rip off the next 24 points to build a 24-3 lead at the break.

Purdue dominated in the second half, holding the Spartans scoreless in the frame. However, Michigan State was able to make enough defensive plays in the final minutes to preserve the victory.

With the win, Michigan State snaps a three-game losing streak and improves to 5-6 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play. Michigan State will remain alive to reach a bowl game with the victory over Purdue.

Michigan State will wrap up the 2024 regular season next week in a home game against Rutgers on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

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MSU CB Charles Brantley ruled out for remainder of season

Arguably Michigan State’s best defensive player this season is officially out for the rest of the season

Arguably Michigan State’s best defensive player this season is officially out for the rest of the season.

Michigan State cornerback Charles Brantley was listed out for the remainder of the season in Friday night’s injury report ahead of the Spartans’ matchup against Purdue. Brantley suffered a lower leg or ankle injury in the loss to Indiana a few weeks ago. He missed the game against Illinois last week and was considered unlikely to return again this year, according to head coach Jonathan Smith.

Brantley appeared in nine games this season for the Spartans, recording 27 tackles, three interceptions and seven passes defended. He had a highlight reel interception for a touchdown in the Prairie View A&M game as well.

Kickoff between the Spartans and Boilermakers is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Friday. The game will be televised on FOX.

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3-star LB, WVU commit Daiveon Taylor to visit MSU on Friday

Michigan State football will be hosting a West Virginia commit they’re looking to flip on Friday night

Michigan State football will be hosting a West Virginia commit they’re looking to flip on Friday night.

Three-star linebacker Daiveon Taylor of Pittsburgh sent out a tweet on Friday morning that suggested he’ll be in attendance for the Spartans’ home game against Purdue. Taylor has been committed to West Virginia since April of this year, and is part of a long list of recruits planning on visiting Michigan State on Friday.

Taylor ranks as the No. 48 linebacker in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 590 overall prospect in the class.

Michigan State has yet to extend an offer to Taylor, according to 247Sports. He does, however, hold offers from West Virginia, Penn State, Pitt, Syracuse and Miami (OH).

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Top 2026 prospect from Illinois to reportedly visit MSU on Friday

Michigan State football will be hosting the top 2026 prospect from the state of Illinois on Friday night

Michigan State football will be hosting the top 2026 prospect from the state of Illinois on Friday night.

Allen Trieu of 247Sports is reporting that four-star athlete Nasir Rankin will visit Michigan State on Friday for the Spartans’ matchup against Purdue. He will then head to Nebraska on Saturday, according to Trieu.

Rankin hails from Chicago and is considered the No. 1 player from Illinois in the 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 9 athlete and No. 77 overall prospect from the class.

Michigan State is one of 15 programs that have offered Rankin a scholarship at this point, according to 247Sports. Other notable programs to offer Rankin includes Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Louisville, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, Minnesota and Duke.

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4-star Ohio RB Shahn Alston includes Spartans in top 8 list

MSU is one of the few schools still in the hunt for a big-time running back prospect from the Midwest

Michigan State football is one of the few schools still in the hunt for a big-time running back prospect from the Midwest.

Four-star running back Shahn Alston of Painesville, Ohio released his top eight schools list on Friday and it includes the Spartans. Missouri, Auburn, Penn State, USC, Nebraska, Florida and Wisconsin joined Michigan State on Alston’s top schools list.

Alston ranks as the No. 7 running back and No. 118 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 5 player from Ohio in the class.

Michigan State is one of 25 programs that have extended an offer to Alston.

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What channel is Michigan State vs. Purdue on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 13 game

See how you can watch, listen or stream Michigan State football’s game vs. Purdue on Friday

Spartans fans won’t have to wait until Saturday to see their team play this week.

Michigan State will return to Spartan Stadium on Friday night in a home matchup against Purdue. This will mark the third time this year that Michigan State has played on Friday night.

The Spartans come into this matchup looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Michigan State has lost six of their last seven games, and now sit at 4-6 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten play this year. The Spartans will need to win both of their final two games to reach bowl eligibility.

Purdue comes into this matchup with even less success than the Spartans this year. The Boilermakers are 1-9 overall and 0-7 in Big Ten play, with their lone win coming in the season opener against FCS foe Indiana State.

Check out the game details for tonight’s matchup between the Spartans and Boilermakers below:

What channel is Michigan State vs. Purdue on?

TV channel: FOX

Livestream: Fubo

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Michigan State vs. Purdue game time

  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Start time: 8 p.m. ET

The Spartans vs. Boilermakers game starts at 8 p.m. ET from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.

Listen: Spartan Media Network or MSUSpartans.com

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Spartans offer 2026 Miami DE Kamron Wilson

Michigan State football has extended an offer to an edge rusher from South Beach

Michigan State football has extended an offer to an edge rusher from South Beach.

Kamron Wilson of Miami announced on Thursday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Wilson announced the offer via social media platform X.

Wilson is an unranked prospect in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports. He plays for Miami Southridge.

Michigan State is one of more than 10 schools to offer Wilson, according to 247Sports. He also holds notable offers from Illinois, Syracuse, Appalachian State, Florida Atlantic, USF and Georgia Southern.

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4-star DB David Davis to reportedly visit MSU this weekend

MSU will be hosting a boatload of big-time recruits this weekend, and that includes an elite defensive back in the 2026 class

Michigan State football will be hosting a boatload of big-time recruits this weekend, and that includes an elite defensive back in the 2026 class.

Four-star defensive back David Davis will reportedly visit Michigan State this weekend, according to Kenny Jordan of SpartanMag. Davis hails from Pittsburgh and is considered one of the top athletes in the 2026 class.

Davis ranks as the No. 18 athlete and No. 269 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 8 player from Pennsylvania in the class.

Michigan State is one of 10 schools to already extend an offer to Davis, according to 247Sports. He also holds offers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, West Virginia, Akron, Kent State and Toledo.

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MSU-Purdue Prediction, 5 Determining Factors from LSJ’s Graham Couch

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal provides his prediction for MSU-Purdue on Friday

Michigan State football will look to get back on the winning side this week in a home matchup against Purdue.

The Spartans have dropped three straight games, but are listed as heavy favorites over Purdue this week. Michigan State is 4-6 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten play this year. Purdue is 1-9 overall and 0-7 in conference play.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Friday and the game will be televised on Fox.

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal is back again this week to offer his thoughts on this matchup between Michigan State and Illinois. Click here to see how Couch believes this game will play out and who he has winning in the end.

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