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Michigan State football: Injuries whittle roster even more vs. Purdue

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio talks after his team's 23-13 win over Purdue, a game that Rocky Lombardi made his first career start. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING – Cody White jogged out for warmups in his green uniform. Josiah Scott did as well.

Neither played, but Michigan State appeared to be getting closer to full-strength Saturday morning.

That changed quickly.

The Spartans, who already were playing without starting quarterback Brian Lewerke and four other offensive starters, suffered even more injuries during Saturday afternoon’s 23-13 win over Purdue.