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Michigan State Spartans vs Purdue Boilermakers

College Football
#3Michigan State
8-1
29-40
Final
Purdue
6-3
Ross-Ade Stadium

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Who won: Purdue 40-29

The Purdue Boilermakers beat the Michigan State Spartans 40-29 on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Aidan O'Connell led the Purdue in passing yards (40/54, 536 YDS, 3 TD). Payton Thorne led the Michigan State in passing yards (20/30, 276 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT).

Recap · Nov 6
O'Connell, Bell help Purdue take down No. 5 Spartans 40-29

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm already had a reputation for running trick plays, and for leading his unranked team to upsets of top-5 opponents.

What it means

  • Michigan State 4-1 on the road; Purdue 3-2 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Michigan State17th in Big Ten
Payton Thorne QB
Season passing leader · 276 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Purdue11th in Big Ten
Aidan O'Connell QB
Season passing leader · 536 YDS, 3 TD

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Game info

Venue
Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN · Grass · Attendance 57,748

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