It's Big Ten title and College Football Playoff hopes resoundingly dashed a week ago, Michigan State still has plenty to play for Saturday when it plays host to Penn State.
A victory Saturday would be the Spartans' 10th this season — head coach Mel Tucker's second in East Lansing — and would all but clinch a berth in a New Year's Six bowl.
Getting there won't be easy.
Michigan State (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten) is coming off a trouncing at the hands of Ohio State, and facing a Penn State team that seems to be rounding into form after injuries and ailments.