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Purdue football prepares for No. 5 Michigan State, Heisman Trophy candidate Kenneth Walker III

The Purdue Boilermakers host the Big Ten-leading Michigan State Spartans this weekend.

The Boilers (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) are coming off a 28-25 victory over Nebraska. Defensive back Jalen Graham is coming off earning conference Defensive Player of the Week honors after snaring two interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown. Aiden O'Connell remains the primary Purdue quarterback, and David Bell is his top target.

No. 5 Michigan State (8-0, 5-0) features running back Kenneth Walker III, the nation's No. 2 rusher with 1,194 yards, along with 15 touchdowns. He had 5 touchdowns in a win last weekend over rival Michigan.