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Michigan State vs Northwestern
College football Week 7 · 17 October 2026
Final score 21–24
Michigan State last 5: LLLLW · Northwestern last 5: WWLWW.
Preview
Michigan State hosted Northwestern in Week 7 of the college football season on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Final score: Michigan State 21–24 Northwestern. Michigan State were 2-4 this season and Northwestern 4-1. Michigan State had won one of their last five, scoring 19.6 and allowing 26.8 points a game. Northwestern had won four of their last five, scoring 35.4 and allowing 16.2 points a game. This is the first meeting between the two teams in our records. Kick-off was at 16:00 UTC. The game page also covers the expected margin, total points, the predicted score, rest and the injury report. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.