EAST LANSING, Michigan — A heartbreaker in East Lansing.
No. 8 Northwestern (5-1) lost 29-20 to Michigan State (2-3) in a sloppy, turnover-filled contest. The Wildcats’ first loss of the season ruins NU’s chance at a perfect season and likely the College Football Playoff and will push back the opportunity to clinch the division by at least another week.
The Wildcats dug themselves an early hole that they were able to climb out of, but they couldn’t put the Spartans away when they had the chance.
Peyton Ramsey threw for 210 yards on 21-of-43 passing with a rushing touchdown and three interceptions.