Yep, it was frustrating watching the force feed. Easily the worst called game since Eastern Michigan. The TEs should have been targeted more as well. MSU defense played lights out, so credit there (although I have to agree with everyone over the years that complain about MSU DBs holding opposing WRs).
Also a terrible defensive strategy against MSU. Giving their WRs cushions with a 4 man rush against a new QB. At least Holt admitted it was a bad plan.
I think star power showed a bit last game as well. Purdue didn't have enough playmakers on defense, and the OL was overmatched.