East Lansing — It hasn’t been pretty, nor has it been easy, but the Michigan State football team is one win away from bowl eligibility.

After a big win over Iowa, Michigan State football appeared to be on the rise. But three straight losses have cast doubt about the Spartans' future.

Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17 on Friday night. The Spartans (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) are a win away from being eligible for a bowl with first-year coach Jonathan Smith and they play Rutgers at home in the final regular-season game.

Michigan State finally picked up a win, its first one since Week 8 when it defeated Iowa at home. While it may seem like the Spartans' se