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Watch MSU QB Aidan Chiles, other Spartans recap victory over Purdue

Watch MSU QB Aidan Chiles and other Spartans recap the needed victory over Purdue on Friday night

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 led 24-3 at halftime, but failed to score again in the second half.

With the win, Michigan State improves to 5-6 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play. The win over the Boilermakers keeps Michigan State alive for the postseason, needing a win over Rutgers next week to clinch a bowl berth.

Hear what Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles and other players had to say about the Spartans’ performance in Friday night’s victory over Purdue.

This video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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Michigan State football lands Nikai Martinez, a UCF safety transfer

MSU lands high impact safety transfer from UCF

Michigan State is adding via the transfer portal once again, with the Spartans picking up a much needed commitment from UCF safety transfer Nikai Martinez. Martinez will fill the void left by the outgoing transfer of Jaden Mangham.

Martinez is a native of Apopka, Florida, and is a 5-foot-11, 170 pound safety. In two seasons in Orlando, Martinez played in 27 games recording 75 tackles and 3 interceptions. He should slot in to the starting safety role on Michigan State’s depth chart.

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