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No. 2 Michigan State narrowly avoids Purdue comeback bid

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EAST LANSING, Mich. – A cold rain drove away most of the 74,000-plus fans who came to Michigan State’s homecoming Saturday afternoon by halftime. They didn’t miss much from their Spartans.

No. 2 Michigan State built a 21-0 lead in the second quarter, then hung on during an uninspiring second half that almost ended their undefeated season against the 1-4 Boilermakers.