No. 18 Michigan St. rolls past Purdue 21-7

[November 10, 2008]  EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan State stayed on course for its first share of a Big Ten title since 1990.

The 18th-ranked Spartans beat Purdue 21-7 on Saturday behind a solid defense and another strong performance from running back Javon Ringer.

He had two touchdowns and 121 yards on 32 carries for Michigan State.

The Spartans (9-2, 6-1 Big Ten) are off next week before traveling to No. 3 Penn State on Nov. 22 to finish the regular season.

Purdue (3-7, 1-5) will not make a bowl game in its last season under coach Joe Tiller.

[Associated Press; By TIM MARTIN]

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