Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch break down Michigan State's win over Purdue. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
EAST LANSING — Three Spartans who helped and hurt their stock in Michigan State football’s 23-13 win over Purdue on Saturday.
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QB Rocky Lombardi
It was a fairy tale first start, as Lombardi threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns while showing a fullback mindset when running option or designed QB bootlegs. That was plenty to help him earn Big Ten co-freshman of the week honors.