As his first year as a starting college quarterback progresses, Aidan Chiles says he believes Michigan State football remains his right place to grow.

Michigan State football held on by the skin of their teeth in a must-win situation against Purdue on Friday night. The Spartans dominated the Boilermakers in the first half, but needed some key defensive plays late to hold on to the 24-17 victory.

Aidan Chiles' inaugural campaign with the Michigan State Spartans has not exactly been an easy one, as he has thrown 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions through

Facing fourth-and-4 just shy of midfield on the opening drive of the third quarter, Aidan Chiles took a shotgun snap four yards deep. As the pocket collapsed, the Michigan State quarterback keep moving his feet – another seven yards back to the 37 – before a target came open.

The 19-year-old quarterback has managed pressure both on and off the field, which only increases as the season winds down.

Free Press writer Chris Solari breaks down who helped or hurt their stock for Michigan State football in the Spartans' 38-16 loss at Illinois.