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Live updates: Michigan State leads Northwestern 7-3, early second quarter

After a disappointing finish to last week’s game against Arizona State, Michigan State gets a fresh start in its Big Ten opener at Northwestern on Saturday at noon. Follow the action here with live updates throughout the game by Matt Schoch of The Detroit News.

Northwestern on the board in 2nd

Wildcats kicker Charlie Kuhbander played the hook into the wind, floating in a 39-yard field goal.

Michigan State 7, Northwestern 3; 14:13 2nd

Wildcats moving the ball

Northwestern converted a third-and-9 pass from Hunter Johnson, and then another one on third-and-3.