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:
Nov 22, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) shovels the…
Nov 22, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (15) runs…
Nov 22, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (15) runs…
Nov 22, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) hands the…
Nov 22, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (15) runs…
Nov 22, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) throws upfield…
Michigan State's Cal Haladay, left, tackles Purdue's Devin Mockobee during the first quarter on Friday, Nov.…
Michigan State's Nick Marsh, center, runs for a gain against Purdue during the first quarter on…
Michigan State's Ed Woods, right, tackles Purdue's Drew Biber during the first quarter on Friday, Nov.…
Michigan State's Jack Velling (12) is injured on a hit by Purdue's Dillon Thieneman during the…
Michigan State's Angelo Grose, left, celebrates after sacking Purdue's quarterback Hudson Card, right, during the first…
Michigan State's Jack Velling signals a thumbs up while leaving on a cart after getting injured…
Michigan State's Jack Velling (12) is injured on a hit by Purdue's Dillon Thieneman during the…
Michigan State's Montorie Foster Jr., left, celebrates his touchdown against Purdue during the first quarter on…
Michigan State's Montorie Foster Jr., left, catches a touchdown as Purdue's Kyndrich Breedlove defends during the…
Michigan State's Ademola Faleye runs after a catch against Purdue during the first quarter on Friday,…
Michigan State's Montorie Foster Jr., left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Ashton Lepo during the first…
Michigan State's Angelo Grose, below, sacks Purdue's quarterback Hudson Card during the first quarter on Friday,…
Michigan State's Aidan Chiles runs for a gain against Purdue during the first quarter on Friday,…
Michigan State's Nathan Carter, right, runs for a gain as Purdue's Dillon Thieneman closes in during…
Michigan State's Aveon Grose, center, celebrates a stop against Purdue during the third quarter on Friday,…
Shirtless Michigan State fans cheer during the second quarter in the game against Purdue on Friday,…
Michigan State's Alex VanSumeren celebrates after a sack against Purdue during the second quarter on Friday,…
Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the third quarter in the game against…
Michigan State's Ben Roberts celebrates after the Spartans blocked a Purdue field goal attempt during the…
Michigan State's Aidan Chiles, left, throws the ball to Ademola Faleye during the second quarter in…
Michigan State's Nikai Martinez celebrates after a defensive stop against Purdue during the second quarter on…
Michigan State's Montorie Foster Jr., right, celebrates with Nathan Carter, left, after Carter's touchdown against Purdue…
Michigan State's Nathan Carter, left, is hoisted in the air by teammate Stanton Ramil after Carter's…
Michigan State's Montorie Foster Jr., center, and the team celebrate after defeating Purdue on Friday, Nov.…
Michigan State's Brennan Parachek, left, catches a pass as Purdue's Hudson Miller defends during the fourth…
Michigan State's Ru'Quan Buckley celebrates a tackle for a loss against Purdue during the fourth quarter…
Michigan State's Jordan Turner celebrates after his interception against Purdue during the fourth quarter on Friday,…
Michigan State's Jordan Turner, left, talks with Aidan Chiles as they head to the locker room…
Michigan State's Jaylen Thompson, right, pressures Purdue's Hudson Card during the fourth quarter on Friday, Nov.…
Michigan State's Nick Marsh takes a moment alone before the football game against Purdue on Friday,…
Sparty takes the field before Michigan State's football game against Purdue on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024,…
Michigan State's Nathan Carter, center, and the team take the field before the football game against…