Michigan State found a way to get it done, defeating Purdue, 24-17, on Friday night.
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State finally picked up a win, its first one since Week 8 when it defeated Iowa at home.
While it may seem like the Spartans' season has been on a decline, even with this win, Michigan State is still just a win away from earning a trip to a bowl game. Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith discussed Friday's win when he addressed the media after the game.Smith: "OK, well, obviously pleased to find a way to win a game. Kind of a tale of two halves; all of you that watched it offensively, defensively, first half, really pleased. I think we had four possessions in the first half. Had points on all four of them. Ended the ended the half with some points; we were feeling good there, but then it totally flipped in the second half.
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