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