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ESPN’s FPI predicts outcome of Michigan State-Purdue game
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Entering the 2021 season, No. 5 Michigan State wasn’t expected to make many waves. But the Spartans are undefeated, coming off a big win over in-state rival No. 9 Michigan. The Spartans handed the Wolverines their first loss of the season in the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy in a 37-33 slugfest.
Michigan State heads to West Lafayette to take on Purdue this weekend, and ESPN’s FPI Predictor is giving the Spartans a 60.7% chance of heading home with a victory. A win would move Michigan State to 9-0 on the year.
But history isn’t on the Spartans’ side this time. 22 years ago Michigan State went to Purdue ranked 5th after a home win against the Wolverines.
Does this sound familiar?
It didn’t go well for the Spartans, and they left West Lafayette with a 52-28 loss. So will this weekend be another “trap game” for MSU, or will the Spartans continue to build momentum and remain unbeaten?
The 5-3 Boilermakers are looking to snatch just one win during their remaining four games to reach the postseason, but to get it done with an upset this weekend appears unlikely.
Scott Schultz covers Michigan State Football, along with Breaking News for B1G Football & Basketball for Saturday Tradition. He also serves as an Automotive News Editor & Writer, and Softball Writer elsewhere on the web. Follow him on Twitter @SRSchultz.