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Michigan State football: What we learned vs. Northwestern, what to watch vs. Ohio State

Looking back at Michigan State football’s 29-20 win over No. 17 Northwestern, and looking ahead to the Spartans’ home game Saturday against No. 4 Ohio State.

3 things we learned

Solid as a Rocky: His numbers won’t wow you, but junior Rocky Lombardi’s steadying presence was a big reason MSU pulled the upset. The junior completed 11 of 27 attempts (40.7%) and threw for 167 yards, including a 75-yarder to Jalen Nailor and a 15-yard pinpoint pass to Jayden Reed for his two touchdown tosses. Four of Lombardi’s completions moved the chains on third down.