Purdue Football: What to expect against the Spartans

Purdue looks to extend winning streak against Michigan State

Boilermakers have won three straight against Spartans

Purdue football will look to extend its winning streak against Michigan State to four games when the two teams meet at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

The Boilermakers have won the last three meetings between the two schools, including a 40-29 victory in East Lansing last season.

Purdue is 3-1 this season, with its only loss coming to Penn State in the season opener.

Michigan State is 2-2 this season, with wins over Western Michigan and Akron and losses to Minnesota and Washington.

The Spartans are led by quarterback Payton Thorne, who has thrown for 888 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

Running back Jalen Berger leads the Spartans on the ground with 338 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

The Purdue defense will be challenged by a Michigan State offense that is averaging 33.5 points per game.

The Boilermakers defense is allowing just 17.8 points per game, which is ninth in the country.

Purdue's offense is led by quarterback Aidan O'Connell, who has thrown for 1,120 yards and nine touchdowns this season.

Running back Devin Mockobee leads the Boilermakers on the ground with 318 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

The Michigan State defense is allowing 28.8 points per game, which is 104th in the country.

The Spartans defense is led by linebacker Cal Haladay, who has 32 tackles this season.

The game is expected to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to win.