ncaaf Game Recap
Spartans Down Northwestern 29-20 - Match Report
The Spartans were Week 13 winners on Saturday, coming out on top of the Wildcats by a score of 29-20 at Spartan Stadium.
Michigan State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +13.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 40.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Connor Heyward rushed for 96 yards, while Rocky Lombardi added 65 yards in the win. Jalen Nailor and Jayden Reed added 99 and 36 receiving yards respectively.
Drake Anderson rushed for 41 yards for Northwestern, while Isaiah Bowser added 28 yards. Peyton Ramsey threw for 210 yards for the Wildcats, while receivers Riley Lees and Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman had 59 and 54 yards respectively.
Northwestern lost the offensive yardage battle to Michigan State 362-285 yards in Saturday's game. Northwestern had more first downs as that total ended up 18-17.
Michigan State led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:33-27:27 split in that important category.
Next game, Michigan State takes its act home to face Ohio State looking for another win. For Northwestern, they head on the road to face Minnesota.