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Northwestern vs Michigan State
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Northwestern
#25 · 5-1
Michigan State
2-5
Final · 24 - 21
WEEK 7 · BIG 10 Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
Sat, Oct 17 4:00 PM Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
Peacock NU –2.5 · O/U 48.5
Recap
Northwestern pulled off a thrilling 24-21 road victory over Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, delivering a gutsy Big Ten performance. The Wildcats weathered 172 plays of back-and-forth action, holding their composure in a tight defensive battle that came down to the wire. Michigan State fought hard on their home turf, but Northwestern's resilience proved to be the difference in this three-point nail-biter. The Spartans couldn't find the crucial final score they needed, falling just short as the Wildcats escaped with a statement conference win that showcased their ability to grind out victories in hostile environments.
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Final Stats
Northwestern Michigan State- 226 Pass Yards 216
- 134 Rush Yards 89
- 360 Total Yards 305
- 23 First Downs 15
- 50% 3rd Down Conv. 25%
- 0 Turnovers 1
- 20 Penalty Yards 15
- 34:55 Time of Possession 25:05
Play Breakdown
- Run plays 26 of 57 snaps 46%
- Pass plays 31 of 57 snaps 54%
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