Michigan State medical staff quickly signaled for the stretcher and cart while surrounding Velling. He was down on the field for five minutes and had his jersey removed before being placed on a backboard and carted off. Velling gave a thumbs up amid cheers while being driven off the Spartan Stadium turf.

Michigan State football tight end Jack Velling was carted off in the first quarter of Friday's game against Purdue after taking a big hit.

The Spartans will have key recruits on campus for Friday night's Big Ten tilt, from new senior targets to underclassmen with offers.