Michigan State faces must-win game vs. Purdue to keep bowl hopes alive

Two reeling football teams will collide when Purdue takes on Michigan State in a Big Ten contest on Friday in East Lansing, Mich.The teams’ experiences this year have been similar, yet still different.Purdue (1-9, 0-7) comes in on a nine-game losing streak since a season-opening shutout over Indiana State.Just two years removed from an appearance in the Big Ten championship game, the Boilermakers have regressed badly in the second year under head coach Ryan Walters.For Walters, the plan is simple for the final two games of the season.”Go out and compete,” he said. “You know, but a good game plan together, offense, defense, special teams. Play clean, competitive football and go win some games.”The Boilermakers enter the game last in the Big Ten in both points scored (17.2 per game) and points allowed (38.9). Their leading rusher, Devin Mockobee, has run for 652 yards and three touchdowns.Purdue will hope to snap its long losing streak against a Michigan State team that also comes in on a losing streak.

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