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Northwestern vs Michigan State

AWAY · #25 · 5-1 Northwestern #25 NU 5-1
HOME · 2-5 Michigan State @ MSU 2-5
WEEK 7 · BIG 10 FINAL FINAL NU 24 MSU 21 East Lansing, MI
WEEK 7 · BIG 10 SAT, OCT 17 4:00 PM Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
Peacock NU –2.5 · O/U 48.5
OCT 17 4:00P Peacock NU –2.5 · O/U 48.5

Northwestern

#25 · 5-1

VS

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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