- Q1 8:23FGNUJackson Kleather 39 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q1 2:02TDMSUAlessio Milivojevic 3 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)3–7
- Q2 11:04TDNUCaleb Komolafe 10 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)10–7
- Q2 0:47TDMSUBryson Williams 32 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)10–14
- Q3 4:24FGNUJackson Kleather 37 Yd Field Goal13–14
- Q4 11:48TDMSUChrishon McCray 53 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)13–21
- Q4 7:24TDNUAidan Chiles 1 Yd Run (Aidan Chiles Pass to Alex Honig for Two-Point Conversion)21–21
- Q4 0:02FGNUJackson Kleather 34 Yd Field Goal24–21
Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Northwestern Wildcats | Michigan State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 23 | 15 |
| Total yards | 360 | 305 |
| Net passing yards | 226 | 216 |
| Rushing yards | 134 | 89 |
| Third-down conversions | 7-14 | 3-12 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-1 | 2-4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 4-20 | 3-15 |
| Time of possession | 34:55 | 25:05 |
Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans — NCAA Game Analysis
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Michigan State Spartans 24–21, a 3-point margin. Northwestern Wildcats led in total offense, 360 to 305. Northwestern Wildcats led in rushing yards, 134 to 89. Northwestern Wildcats committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Northwestern Wildcats converted 7 of 14 third downs; Michigan State Spartans converted 3 of 12.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Northwestern Wildcats
Passing
- #0Aidan Chiles
- Team
- #86Alex Honig
Rushing
- #5Caleb Komolafe
- #6Joseph Himon II
- #0Aidan Chiles
- #27Gavin Sawchuk
Receiving
- #17Griffin Wilde
- #5Caleb Komolafe
- #8Hayden Eligon II
- #86Alex Honig
- #19Drew Wagner
- #6Joseph Himon II
Defense
- #33Braydon Brus
- #29Jon Jon Stevens Jr.
- #2Kobie McKinzie
- #4Montae Pate
- #9Braden Turner
- #21Damon Walters
- #47Michael Kilbane
- #7Ore Adeyi
- #31Tito Williams Jr.
- #91Caden O'Rourke
- #0Alijah Jones
- #88Migo Jackson
- #3Brenden Deasfernandes
- #95Mason Mayne
- #92Nikola Dugandzic
- #55Dylan Roberts
- #27Jack Oyola
- #5Dominic Kirks
- #32Matthew Smith
- #90Jack Trautmann
- #24Jamaal Johnson
Michigan State Spartans
Passing
- #11Alessio Milivojevic
Rushing
- #4Jaziun Patterson
- #11Alessio Milivojevic
- #21Marvis Parrish
- #12Carson Gulker
- #3Rodney Bullard Jr.
Receiving
- #13Chrishon McCray
- #6Fredrick Moore
- #31Jayden Savoury
- #14Bryson Williams
- #4Jaziun Patterson
- #21Marvis Parrish
- #3Rodney Bullard Jr.
- #32Kenneth Williams
Defense
- #18Dion Crawford
- #12Cam Stodghill
- #2Devin Vaught
- #55Ben Roberts
- #0NiJhay Burt
- #21Nikai Martinez
- #9Keahnist Thompson
- #11Anelu Lafaele
- #24Jeremiah Favorite
- #30Aveon Grose
- #13Isaac Smith
- #1Kenny Soares Jr.
- #7Michael Richard
- #96Eli Coenen
- #20Zion Gist
- #32Evan Young
- #23DeJae White