SPARTANS

Michigan State 31, Northwestern 10

The Detroit News
Michigan State tight end Matt Seybert (80) celebrates with offensive tackle Jordan Reid (55) and offensive lineman Tyler Higby (70) after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern during the second half on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Evanston, Illinois.
Michigan State tight end Matt Seybert (80) celebrates with offensive tackle Jordan Reid (55) and offensive lineman Tyler Higby (70) after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern during the second half on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Evanston, Illinois.
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Michigan State wide receiver Darrell Stewart Jr. (25) catches a pass as Northwestern defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) defends him during the second half.
Michigan State wide receiver Darrell Stewart Jr. (25) catches a pass as Northwestern defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) defends him during the second half.
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Michigan State tight end Matt Seybert (80) gestures after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern during the second half.
Michigan State tight end Matt Seybert (80) gestures after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern during the second half.
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Northwestern wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) is tackled by Michigan State linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle (26) during the second half.
Northwestern wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) is tackled by Michigan State linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle (26) during the second half.
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald gestures to the officials during the second half.
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald gestures to the officials during the second half.
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Michigan State cornerback Tre Person (24) breaks up a pass to Northwestern wide receiver Berkeley Holman (4) during the first half.
Michigan State cornerback Tre Person (24) breaks up a pass to Northwestern wide receiver Berkeley Holman (4) during the first half.
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Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) runs the ball as Northwestern defensive lineman Eku Leota (53) tries to tackle him during the first half.
Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) runs the ball as Northwestern defensive lineman Eku Leota (53) tries to tackle him during the first half.
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Michigan State cornerback Josh Butler (19) gets called for a pass interference penalty against Northwestern wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) during the first half.
Michigan State cornerback Josh Butler (19) gets called for a pass interference penalty against Northwestern wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) during the first half.
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Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half.
Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half.
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Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie (35) and defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk (72) sack Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) during the first half.
Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie (35) and defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk (72) sack Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) during the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio watches a play against Northwestern last season in Evanston, Illinois
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio watches a play against Northwestern last season in Evanston, Illinois
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Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson runs the against Michigan State during the first half.
Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson runs the against Michigan State during the first half.
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Michigan State defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk (72) and safety David Dowell (6) celebrate a defensive stop against Northwestern during the first half.
Michigan State defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk (72) and safety David Dowell (6) celebrate a defensive stop against Northwestern during the first half.
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Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) makes a catch as Michigan State cornerback Josiah Scott (22) defends him during the first half.
Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) makes a catch as Michigan State cornerback Josiah Scott (22) defends him during the first half.
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald on the sidelines during the first half.
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald on the sidelines during the first half.
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Michigan State cornerback Tre Person (24) gestures after breaking up a pass against Northwestern during the first half.
Michigan State cornerback Tre Person (24) gestures after breaking up a pass against Northwestern during the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio walks onto the field before Saturday ' s game against Northwestern.
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio walks onto the field before Saturday's game against Northwestern.
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Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) runs for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half.
Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) runs for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half.
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Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) celebrates his touchdown against Northwestern with Michigan State defensive end Zach Slade (55) during the first half.
Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) celebrates his touchdown against Northwestern with Michigan State defensive end Zach Slade (55) during the first half.
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Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) runs for a touchdown as Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) tries to tackle him during the first half.
Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) runs for a touchdown as Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) tries to tackle him during the first half.
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Michigan State celebrates their 31-10 win against Northwestern.
Michigan State celebrates their 31-10 win against Northwestern.
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Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) celebrates with fans after the 31-10 win.
Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) celebrates with fans after the 31-10 win.
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Michigan State safety Dominique Long (9) takes a selfie with fans fans after a 31-10 win against Northwestern.
Michigan State safety Dominique Long (9) takes a selfie with fans fans after a 31-10 win against Northwestern.
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