The non-conference season is officially over, and it is all Big Ten opponents from here on out for Michigan State. The Spartans are already 1-0 in conference play thanks to their win at Indiana a few weeks back. This week, Northwestern comes to East Lansing for homecoming weekend. The Wildcats have been a thorn in the Spartans side during the Pat Fitzgerald era, including knocking off MSU in triple overtime last year in Evanston. Let’s get to know a little more about our opponents from the Chicago area.
School: Northwestern University
Nickname: Wildcats
Conference: Big Ten (West Division)
Location: Evanston, IL
Head Coach: Pat Fitzgerald (13th season)
Record: 1-3 (1-1 in Big Ten)
Mascot: Willie the Wildcat
All Time Series: Michigan State leads 38-15
Pat Fitzgerald’s squad is off to a rough start after a 10-win season last year, culminating in a win in the Music City Bowl over Kentucky.