West Lafayette, Ind. — From the cheap seats, the critics will likely say Michigan State wasn’t ready on Saturday, likely too busy still basking in the glow of last week’s win over Michigan and a lofty national ranking.
That, however, would be ignoring some troubling signs that have existed most of the season, namely the Spartans' inability to get off the field on third down and the huge chunks of yards they’ve been allowing through the air.
It was all on display at Ross-Ade Stadium, and as a huge chunk of the 57,748 poured onto the field, deliriously celebrating Purdue’s 40-29 upset of No.