East Lansing — Just having a chance — that’s all Michigan State was aiming for heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.
The victory Saturday over Purdue gave the Spartans just that — a shot at a Big Ten championship, something they haven’t captured since 2012.
It will take a perfect finish, and it will take Ohio State dropping at least one of its final four games. But Michigan State will spend the bulk of that time on the road as just one home game remains — Feb. 20 against Illinois.