| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 0 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
| Michigan State | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Wildcats defeat Spartans 35-31
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Northwestern | Michigan State |
| First Downs | 17 | 20 |
| Total Offense | 435 | 445 |
| Rushes-YDS | 33-211 | 33-132 |
| Passing YDS | 224 | 3131 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 535 | 598 |
| T.O.P. | 15:42 | 16:18 |