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Northwestern at Michigan State

Saturday, October 22, 2005

Northwestern beat No. 22 Michigan State 49–⁠14. It was their 46th meeting; after it, Michigan State led the series 32–⁠14 as played.

AwayNorthwestern7–⁠5 in 2005
49
Home22Michigan State5–⁠6 in 2005
14

Final at Spartan Stadium, East LansingTV: ABCAttendance 74,636

At kickoff
47°F, mostly cloudy, wind 5 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Capital City Airport (KLAN), 11 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northwestern71421749
Michigan State700714

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Northwestern

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brett Basanez24/3033120
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tyrell Sutton21109214
Brandon Roberson964031
Brett Basanez51725
Gerard Hamlett21209
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Shaun Herbert10138029
Mark Philmore456121
Jonathan Fields547016
Tyrell Sutton247041
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Herschel Henderson2490
Brendan Smith1370

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Stanton20/3823413
Brian Hoyer4/85700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Javon Ringer18104017
Jehuu Caulcrick932112
Jason Teague82409
Drew Stanton620010
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kyle Brown153053
Terry Love353027
Jerramy Scott342027
Kerry Reed435118

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

NorthwesternMichigan State
533Total yards480
331Passing yards291
202Rushing yards189
11.0Yards per pass6.3
5.5Yards per rush4.4
31First downs28
2–⁠5Third downs6–⁠17
0–⁠0Fourth downs2–⁠2
1Turnovers4
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
16:34Possession19:15

Efficiency

NorthwesternMichigan State
62%Success rate46%
0.37EPA per play0.11
0.93Explosiveness0.97
0.03Rushing EPA0.16
0.76Passing EPA0.06
67%Passing-down success24%
0.17First-down EPA0.00
0.67Second-down EPA−0.08
0.45Third-down EPA0.58

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 65% to win. Northwestern pulled the upset.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneNorthwestern end zoneQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 7 playsQ1 NorthwesternFumble, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 Michigan StateInterception, 16 playsQ1 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StateDefensive TD, 7 plays (Northwestern scores)Q2 NorthwesternResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 8 playsQ2 NorthwesternPunt, 6 playsQ2 Michigan StateMissed FG, 10 playsQ2 NorthwesternEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 9 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 Michigan StateInterception, 8 playsQ4 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 11 playsQ4 NorthwesternPunt, 7 playsQ4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 9 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Northwestern right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 75 yards
  2. Q1 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  3. Q1 Michigan StateMissed FG, 7 plays, 31 yards
  4. Q1 NorthwesternFumble, 6 plays, 62 yards
  5. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  6. Q1 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 6 plays, 41 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateInterception, 16 plays, 66 yards
  8. Q1 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 6 plays, 63 yards
  9. Q2 Michigan StateDefensive TD, 7 plays (Northwestern scores), 44 yards
  10. Q2 NorthwesternResult not recorded, 1 play, −83 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 8 plays, 42 yards
  12. Q2 NorthwesternPunt, 6 plays, 35 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StateMissed FG, 10 plays, 50 yards
  14. Q2 NorthwesternEnd of half, 3 plays, 14 yards
  15. Q3 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 65 yards
  16. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  17. Q3 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 9 plays, 81 yards
  18. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  19. Q3 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 8 plays, 80 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StateInterception, 8 plays, 36 yards
  21. Q4 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 51 yards
  22. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown run, 11 plays, 59 yards
  23. Q4 NorthwesternPunt, 7 plays, 27 yards
  24. Q4 Michigan StateEnd of game, 9 plays, 67 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Tied at 7
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
14:481st & 10 at own 25Drew Stanton pass complete to Kyle Brown for 53 yards to the NWest 22 for a 1ST down.
14:291st & 10 at opp 22Jason Teague rush for 4 yards to the NWest 18.
13:542nd & 6 at opp 18Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 7, Northwestern 0
13:54John Goss extra point GOOD.
13:50Todd Boleski kickoff for 64 yards returned by Brandon Roberson for 19 yards to the NWest 20.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
13:501st & 10 at own 20Northwestern penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
13:421st & 15 at own 15Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 10 yards to the NWest 25.
13:122nd & 5 at own 25Brett Basanez pass incomplete.
13:073rd & 5 at own 25Northwestern penalty 5 yard illegal shift accepted, no play.
13:023rd & 10 at own 20Brett Basanez pass incomplete.
12:534th & 10 at own 20Ryan Pederson punt for 41 yards punt out-of-bounds at the MSU 39.
Michigan State Missed FG, 7 plays
12:351st & 10 at own 39Jason Teague rush for 5 yards to the MSU 44.
11:542nd & 5 at own 44Drew Stanton pass complete to Jason Teague for a loss of 4 yards to the MSU 40.
11:363rd & 9 at own 40Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 27 yards to the NWest 33 for a 1ST down.
11:101st & 10 at opp 33Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the NWest 30.
10:402nd & 7 at opp 30Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
10:323rd & 7 at opp 30Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
10:264th & 7 at opp 30John Goss 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Northwestern Fumble, 6 plays
10:151st & 10 at own 31Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 8 yards to the NWest 39.
9:472nd & 2 at own 39Tyrell Sutton rush for 3 yards to the NWest 42 for a 1ST down.
9:221st & 10 at own 42Brett Basanez pass incomplete.
9:222nd & 10 at own 42Michigan St penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted, no play.
9:091st & 10 at opp 43Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 29 yards to the MSU 14 for a 1ST down.
8:521st & 10 at opp 14Tyrell Sutton rush for 13 yards to the MSU 1 for a 1ST down.
8:461st & goal at opp 1Tyrell Sutton rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled at the MSU 7, recovered by Domata Peko at the MSU 7.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
8:411st & 10 at own 7Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
8:302nd & 10 at own 7Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the MSU 10.
8:023rd & 7 at own 10Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
7:514th & 7 at own 10Brandon Fields punt for 31 yards.
Northwestern Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:401st & 10 at opp 41Brett Basanez pass complete to Jonathan Fields for 7 yards to the MSU 34.
7:122nd & 3 at opp 34Brandon Roberson rush for 6 yards to the MSU 28 for a 1ST down.
7:121st & 10 at opp 28Brett Basanez pass incomplete, Northwestern penalty 5 yard intentional grounding accepted.
6:422nd & 15 at opp 33Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 19 yards to the MSU 14 for a 1ST down.
6:131st & 10 at opp 13Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 8 yards to the MSU 5.
6:092nd & 2 at opp 5Brett Basanez rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 7, Northwestern 6
6:09Joel Howells extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
6:09Joel Howells kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Michigan State Interception, 16 plays
6:051st & 10 at own 20Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
5:582nd & 10 at own 20Javon Ringer rush for 22 yards to the MSU 42 for a 1ST down.
5:581st & 10 at own 42Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MSU 39.
5:072nd & 7 at own 39Javon Ringer rush for 8 yards to the MSU 47 for a 1ST down.
4:461st & 10 at own 47Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
4:362nd & 10 at own 47Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 46.
4:023rd & 11 at own 46Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 10 yards to the NWest 44.
3:584th & 1 at opp 44Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the NWest 40 for a 1ST down.
3:081st & 10 at opp 40Jason Teague rush for 9 yards to the NWest 31.
2:472nd & 1 at opp 31Jason Teague rush for 2 yards to the NWest 29 for a 1ST down.
2:201st & 10 at opp 29Jerramy Scott rush for 5 yards to the NWest 24.
2:052nd & 5 at opp 24Drew Stanton rush for 4 yards to the NWest 20.
1:563rd & 1 at opp 20Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 2 yards to the NWest 18 for a 1ST down.
1:141st & 10 at opp 18Jerramy Scott rush for 3 yards to the NWest 15.
0:462nd & 7 at opp 15Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the NWest 14.
0:023rd & 6 at opp 14Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Brendan Smith at the NWest 0, returned for 37 yards to the NWest 37.
Northwestern Touchdown run, 6 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 37Tyrell Sutton rush for 2 yards to the NWest 39.
Q2 14:482nd & 8 at own 39Brett Basanez pass complete to Kim Thompson for 8 yards to the NWest 47 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:321st & 10 at own 47Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 10 yards to the MSU 43 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:021st & 10 at opp 43Tyrell Sutton rush for 1 yard to the MSU 42.
Q2 13:292nd & 9 at opp 42Brett Basanez pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 41 yards to the MSU 1 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:181st & goal at opp 1Tyrell Sutton rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 13, Michigan State 7
Q2 13:18Joel Howells extra point GOOD.Northwestern 14, Michigan State 7
Q2 13:12Joel Howells kickoff for 40 yards returned by Jerramy Scott for 17 yards to the MSU 42.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Northwestern 21, Michigan State 7
Michigan State Defensive TD, 7 plays (Northwestern scores)
12:591st & 10 at own 42Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 4 yards to the MSU 46.
12:312nd & 6 at own 46Drew Stanton pass complete to Terry Love for 15 yards to the NWest 39 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at opp 39Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 8 yards to the NWest 31.
12:042nd & 2 at opp 31Javon Ringer rush for 17 yards to the NWest 14 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at opp 14Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the NWest 10.
10:502nd & 6 at opp 10Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the NWest 9.
10:083rd & 5 at opp 9Drew Stanton rush for 86 yards, fumbled at the NWest 14, recovered by Demetrius Eaton, returned by Demetrius Eaton for 86 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 20, Michigan State 7
10:08Joel Howells extra point GOOD.Northwestern 21, Michigan State 7
10:00Joel Howells kickoff for 50 yards returned by Cole Corey for 14 yards to the MSU 29.
Michigan State Interception, 8 plays
9:521st & 10 at own 29Javon Ringer rush for 16 yards to the MSU 45 for a 1ST down.
9:351st & 10 at own 45Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
9:312nd & 10 at own 45Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
9:223rd & 10 at own 45Drew Stanton pass complete to Terry Love for 10 yards to the NWest 45 for a 1ST down.
9:221st & 10 at opp 45Jason Teague rush for 4 yards to the MSU 41 for a 1ST down, Northwestern penalty 15 yard face mask accepted.
8:251st & 10 at opp 26Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 3 yards to the NWest 29.
7:462nd & 13 at opp 29Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
7:373rd & 13 at opp 29Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Herschel Henderson at the NWest 3, returned for 1 yard to the NWest 4.
Northwestern Punt, 6 plays
7:131st & 10 at own 4Tyrell Sutton rush for 4 yards to the NWest 8.
6:512nd & 6 at own 8Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 19 yards to the NWest 27 for a 1ST down.
6:231st & 10 at own 27Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 15 yards to the NWest 42 for a 1ST down.
5:591st & 10 at own 42Northwestern penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
5:491st & 20 at own 32Tyrell Sutton rush for 6 yards to the NWest 38.
5:152nd & 14 at own 38Brett Basanez rush for 3 yards to the NWest 41.
4:513rd & 13 at own 39Brett Basanez pass incomplete, Northwestern penalty pass interference declined.
4:394th & 13 at own 39Ryan Pederson punt for 31 yards.
Michigan State Missed FG, 10 plays
4:321st & 10 at own 30Javon Ringer rush for 6 yards to the MSU 36.
3:582nd & 4 at own 36Javon Ringer rush for 14 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
3:321st & 10 at the 50Drew Stanton pass complete to Terry Love for 26 yards to the NWest 24 for a 1ST down.
3:071st & 10 at opp 24Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the NWest 21.
2:222nd & 7 at opp 21Drew Stanton pass complete to Ryan Woods for a loss of 63 yards to the MSU 16.
2:053rd & 3 at opp 17Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:05.
2:003rd & 3 at opp 17Javon Ringer rush for 5 yards to the NWest 12 for a 1ST down.
1:211st & 10 at opp 12Jason Teague rush for a loss of 8 yards to the NWest 20.
0:532nd & 18 at opp 20Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
0:483rd & 18 at opp 20Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
0:484th & 18 at opp 20Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 00:48.
0:434th & 18 at opp 20John Goss 37 yard field goal MISSED.
Northwestern End of half, 3 plays
0:371st & 10 at own 20Tyrell Sutton rush for 13 yards to the NWest 33 for a 1ST down.
0:261st & 10 at own 33Tyrell Sutton rush for 10 yards to the NWest 43 for a 1ST down.
0:261st & 10 at own 43Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 00:26.
0:201st & 10 at own 43Northwestern penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
0:001st & 20 at own 33Tyrell Sutton rush for 1 yard to the NWest 34.
Q3 15:00Todd Boleski kickoff for 50 yards out-of-bounds, Michigan St penalty 20 yard illegal kicking accepted.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Northwestern 42, Michigan State 7
Northwestern Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 35Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 8 yards to the NWest 43.
14:192nd & 2 at own 43Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 7 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
14:131st & 10 at the 50Brett Basanez pass incomplete.
13:592nd & 10 at the 50Brett Basanez pass complete to Jonathan Fields for 9 yards to the MSU 41.
13:593rd & 1 at opp 41Michigan St penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
13:251st & 10 at opp 36Brett Basanez pass complete to Kim Thompson for 19 yards to the MSU 17 for a 1ST down.
12:541st & 10 at opp 17Tyrell Sutton rush for 3 yards to the MSU 14.
12:192nd & 7 at opp 14Brett Basanez pass complete to Eric Peterman for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 27, Michigan State 7
12:19Joel Howells extra point GOOD.Northwestern 28, Michigan State 7
12:14Joel Howells kickoff for 57 yards returned by Diego Oquendo for 17 yards to the MSU 25.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
12:091st & 10 at own 25Drew Stanton pass complete to Kerry Reed for 5 yards to the MSU 30.
11:582nd & 5 at own 30Jason Teague rush for 4 yards to the MSU 34.
11:373rd & 1 at own 34Jason Teague rush for 5 yards to the MSU 39 for a 1ST down.
11:191st & 10 at own 39Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
11:112nd & 10 at own 39Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the MSU 40.
10:213rd & 9 at own 40Drew Stanton pass complete to Jerramy Scott for 7 yards to the MSU 47.
9:574th & 2 at own 47Brandon Fields punt for 34 yards punt out-of-bounds at the NWest 19.
Northwestern Touchdown run, 9 plays
9:511st & 10 at own 19Tyrell Sutton rush for 13 yards to the NWest 32 for a 1ST down.
9:221st & 10 at own 32Tyrell Sutton rush for 1 yard to the NWest 33.
9:222nd & 9 at own 33Brett Basanez pass complete to Mark Philmore for 18 yards to the MSU 49 for a 1ST down, Michigan St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
8:391st & 10 at opp 34Northwestern penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:281st & 15 at opp 39Brett Basanez pass complete to Mark Philmore for 8 yards to the MSU 31.
7:372nd & 7 at opp 31Brett Basanez pass complete to Jonathan Fields for 7 yards to the MSU 24 for a 1ST down.
7:311st & 10 at opp 24Brett Basanez rush for 4 yards to the MSU 20.
7:252nd & 6 at opp 20Tyrell Sutton rush for 11 yards to the MSU 9 for a 1ST down.
7:061st & goal at opp 9Brett Basanez rush for 5 yards to the MSU 4.
6:342nd & goal at opp 4Brett Basanez rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 34, Michigan State 7
6:34Joel Howells extra point GOOD.Northwestern 35, Michigan State 7
6:28Joel Howells kickoff for 52 yards returned by Jerramy Scott for 25 yards to the MSU 38.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
6:241st & 10 at own 38Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
6:162nd & 10 at own 38Drew Stanton rush for 1 yard to the MSU 39.
6:113rd & 9 at own 39Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
6:024th & 9 at own 39Brandon Fields punt for 61 yards for a touchback.
Northwestern Touchdown run, 8 plays
5:551st & 10 at own 20Tyrell Sutton rush for 1 yard to the NWest 21.
5:142nd & 9 at own 21Brett Basanez pass complete to Jonathan Fields for 15 yards to the NWest 36 for a 1ST down.
4:431st & 10 at own 36Tyrell Sutton rush for 5 yards to the NWest 41.
4:002nd & 5 at own 41Tyrell Sutton rush for 4 yards to the NWest 45.
3:223rd & 2 at own 45Brett Basanez pass complete to Tyrell Sutton for 6 yards to the MSU 49 for a 1ST down.
3:061st & 10 at opp 49Brett Basanez pass complete to Mark Philmore for 9 yards to the MSU 40.
2:342nd & 1 at opp 40Brandon Roberson rush for 31 yards to the MSU 9 for a 1ST down.
2:061st & goal at opp 9Tyrell Sutton rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 41, Michigan State 7
2:06Joel Howells extra point GOOD.Northwestern 42, Michigan State 7
1:59Joel Howells kickoff for 54 yards returned by Diego Oquendo for 19 yards to the MSU 30.
Michigan State Interception, 8 plays
1:491st & 10 at own 30Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 6 yards to the MSU 36.
1:312nd & 4 at own 36Drew Stanton pass complete to Matt Trannon for 6 yards to the MSU 42 for a 1ST down.
1:101st & 10 at own 42Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the MSU 43.
0:452nd & 9 at own 43Drew Stanton rush for 10 yards to the NWest 47 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & 10 at opp 47Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the NWest 46.
0:002nd & 9 at opp 46Drew Stanton rush for 1 yard to the NWest 45.
Q4 14:523rd & 8 at opp 45Drew Stanton pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 11 yards to the NWest 34 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:221st & 10 at opp 34Drew Stanton pass intercepted by Herschel Henderson at the NWest 2, returned for 47 yards to the NWest 49.
4th quarter4 drives, then Northwestern 49, Michigan State 14
Northwestern Touchdown pass, 6 plays
14:141st & 10 at own 49Tyrell Sutton rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
13:302nd & 9 at the 50Brett Basanez pass complete to Shaun Herbert for 9 yards to the MSU 41 for a 1ST down.
13:041st & 10 at opp 41Tyrell Sutton rush for 7 yards to the MSU 34.
12:172nd & 3 at opp 34Brandon Roberson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MSU 35.
11:483rd & 4 at opp 35Tyrell Sutton rush for 14 yards to the MSU 21 for a 1ST down.
11:441st & 10 at opp 21Brett Basanez pass complete to Mark Philmore for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 48, Michigan State 7
11:44Joel Howells extra point GOOD.Northwestern 49, Michigan State 7
11:36Joel Howells kickoff for 55 yards returned by Diego Oquendo for 31 yards to the MSU 41.
Michigan State Touchdown run, 11 plays
11:221st & 10 at own 41Drew Stanton pass complete to Kellen Davis for 5 yards to the MSU 46.
10:552nd & 5 at own 46Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 6 yards to the NWest 48 for a 1ST down.
10:221st & 10 at opp 48Drew Stanton pass complete to Kellen Davis for 6 yards to the NWest 42.
9:572nd & 4 at opp 42Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 12 yards to the NWest 30 for a 1ST down.
9:361st & 10 at opp 30Drew Stanton pass complete to Ryan Allison for 13 yards to the NWest 17 for a 1ST down.
9:171st & 10 at opp 17Jehuu Caulcrick rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NWest 19.
8:492nd & 12 at opp 19Drew Stanton pass incomplete.
8:223rd & 12 at opp 19Drew Stanton rush for 10 yards to the NWest 9.
7:594th & 2 at opp 9Drew Stanton pass complete to Kellen Davis for 2 yards to the NWest 7 for a 1ST down.
7:371st & goal at opp 7Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 6 yards to the NWest 1.
7:162nd & goal at opp 1Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 49, Michigan State 13
7:16Matt Haughey extra point GOOD.Northwestern 49, Michigan State 14
7:10Todd Boleski kickoff for 63 yards returned by Brandon Roberson for 20 yards to the NWest 22.
Northwestern Punt, 7 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 22Northwestern penalty 7 yard false start accepted.
7:011st & 15 at own 17Brandon Roberson rush for 14 yards to the NWest 31.
6:202nd & 1 at own 31Brandon Roberson rush for 5 yards to the NWest 36 for a 1ST down.
5:401st & 10 at own 36Gerard Hamlett rush for 2 yards to the NWest 38.
5:072nd & 8 at own 38Gerard Hamlett rush for 9 yards to the NWest 47 for a 1ST down.
4:351st & 10 at own 47Brandon Roberson rush for 3 yards to the 50 yard line.
3:502nd & 7 at the 50Brandon Roberson rush for no gain to the 50 yard line.
3:033rd & 7 at the 50Gerard Hamlett rush for 4 yards to the MSU 46.
3:034th & 3 at opp 46Northwestern penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
2:144th & 8 at own 49Ryan Pederson punt for 36 yards punt out-of-bounds at the MSU 15.
Michigan State End of game, 9 plays
2:081st & 10 at own 15Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
2:012nd & 10 at own 15Javon Ringer rush for 10 yards to the MSU 25 for a 1ST down.
1:221st & 10 at own 25Brian Hoyer pass complete to Ryan Allison for 9 yards to the MSU 34.
1:072nd & 1 at own 34Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 10 yards to the MSU 44 for a 1ST down.
0:471st & 10 at own 45Brian Hoyer pass complete to Ryan Allison for 12 yards to the NWest 43 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & 10 at opp 43Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 25 yards to the NWest 18 for a 1ST down.
0:151st & 10 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
0:092nd & 10 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
0:003rd & 10 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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