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 football (5-6) beat Purdue (1-10) on Friday night in a must-win game for bowl eligibility at Spartan Stadium. Check out the recap.

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.