Michigan State fails to cut into deficit
Connor Heyward returns the kick 20 yards to the Michigan State 21.
La'Darius Jefferson gets the carry on first down for a gain of 9.
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Jefferson takes the handoff again for a gain of 3 that'll move the sticks.
Brian Lewerke finds Brandon Sowards in the secondary underneath for a gain of 21 to reach the Northwestern 46-yard-line.
Alante Thomas rushes for 3 yards on first down. Northwestern's line makes slight work of its opposition on second down, getting in the backfield with ease to wrap up Jefferson for a loss of 3 to make it third-and-6.