Free Press sports writers Chris Solari and Jeff Seidel, and LSJ's Graham Couch dissect the Spartans' 29-19 upset loss to Northwestern, Oct. 6, 2018. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
EAST LANSING – Clayton Thorson picked Michigan State’s linebackers apart last season.
Northwestern’s quarterback decided to go long Saturday, and the Spartans’ pass coverage continued to prove troublesome.
Thorson threw touchdowns of 77 and 34 yards in the first half, finishing 31 of 47 for 373 yards with three TDs in the Wildcats’ 29-19 victory over No.