| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 10 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 41 |
| Northwestern | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
Spartans defeat Wildcats 41-31
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Michigan State | Northwestern |
| First Downs | 13 | 21 |
| Total Offense | 309 | 407 |
| Rushes-YDS | 22-36 | 36-156 |
| Passing YDS | 273 | 251 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 518 | 545 |
| T.O.P. | 13:03 | 18:57 |