Northwestern’s second straight overtime contest ended after three overtimes thanks to a Nate Hall interception, causing students to flood Ryan field. The Wildcats came back from an early 10-0 deficit to take the lead on a Justin Jackson touchdown, but Michigan State responded with a 12 play, 88 yard drive to force overtime. After both teams scored touchdowns in each of the first two overtimes, Flynn Nagel’s 22 yard score in the third extra period turned out to be the winner as Brian Lewerke made his only real mistake on a record-setting day.
The first half, seemingly years ago, featured plenty of offense, especially through the air, as Northwestern’s offensive line and Clayton Thorson turned in perhaps their best half of the season.