... The Spartans are one of the best teams in the Big Ten this season, but a Week 9 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes sent them packing from their No. 5 spot.

They bounced back to defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 31-8, and they took a bye this week as they prepare to host the Purdue Boilermakers.

Why No. 12: Even with that loss to the Hawkeyes, the Spartans are still a very solid football team.

And after No. 7 Wisconsin's complete stomping of the Indiana Hoosiers, Michigan State's Week 5 victory over the Badgers looks even sweeter.

Staying Power: The Spartans should have no problem with the Boilermakers, but the Penn State Nittany Lions could cause some problems for Michigan State.

Penn...

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