Michigan State halts Purdue's run, 23-13
Rocky Lombardi threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns in his first start for Michigan State, and the Spartans halted Purdue's four-game win streak, beating the Boilermakers 23-13 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Purdue Boilermakers
13
Michigan State Spartans
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUR | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| MSU | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
Spartan Stadium · 72,657 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Maryland Terrapins | L 29-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | L 17-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | vs Washington Huskies | L 26-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Minnesota Golden Gophers | W 41-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Illinois Fighting Illini | W 24-17 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:58 13-23
Jalen Nailor 48 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Touchdown 0:35 13-16
Terry Wright 1 Yd Run (Spencer Evans Kick)
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Field Goal 3:08 6-16
Matt Coghlin 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:56 6-13
Darrell Stewart Jr. 11 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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Field Goal 6:33 6-6
Spencer Evans 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:23 3-6
Matt Coghlin 48 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:11 3-3
Spencer Evans 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:07 0-3
Matt Coghlin 43 Yd Field Goal
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MSU
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:47 · End of Game
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PUR 1:47
1 play, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception
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MSU 1:58
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 13-23
Jalen Nailor 48 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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PUR 3:42
5 plays, 47 yards, 1:55 · Missed FG
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MSU 5:37
7 plays, 26 yards, 4:25 · Punt
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PUR 10:02
5 plays, 52 yards, 1:38 · Interception
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MSU 11:40
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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PUR 12:38
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:38 · Downs
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MSU 14:16
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:19 · Punt
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PUR 0:35
7 plays, 74 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:35 13-16
Terry Wright 1 Yd Run (Spencer Evans Kick)
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MSU 3:08
10 plays, 34 yards, 4:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:08 6-16
Matt Coghlin 34 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 7:47
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:59 · Punt
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MSU 8:46
13 plays, 57 yards, 6:14 · Missed FG
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PUR
6 plays, 32 yards, 0:56 · Downs
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MSU 0:56
9 plays, 87 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:56 6-13
Darrell Stewart Jr. 11 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Matt Coghlin Kick)
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PUR 2:22
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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MSU 2:51
7 plays, 26 yards, 3:42 · Punt
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PUR 6:33
11 plays, 48 yards, 4:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:33 6-6
Spencer Evans 35 Yd Field Goal
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MSU 11:26
11 plays, 44 yards, 5:08 · Downs
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PUR 1:34
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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MSU 3:23
11 plays, 42 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:23 3-6
Matt Coghlin 48 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 8:11
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:11 3-3
Spencer Evans 28 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 9:46
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:21 · Fumble
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MSU 11:07
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:07 0-3
Matt Coghlin 43 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 13:10
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:50 · Interception
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
PUR
MSU
16
1st Downs
26
3-13
3rd down efficiency
6-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
339
Total Yards
426
277
Passing
318
29/49
Comp/Att
26/46
5.7
Yards per pass
6.9
62
Rushing
108
13
Rushing Attempts
40
4.8
Yards per rush
2.7
4-30
Penalties
6-61
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
0
21:47
Possession
38:13
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