Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
Fast facts
Records: MSU 2-3, 0-2 Big Ten; Northwestern 2-3, 1-1.
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
TV/radio: Big Ten Network; WJR-AM (760).
Line: MSU by 6 1/2.
Injury report/absences
MSU: LB Jon Reschke (left ankle), doubtful; LB Riley Bullough (right shoulder), doubtful; DT Raequan Williams (left arm), doubtful; CB Darian Hicks, questionable; OL Kodi Kieler (undisclosed) probable; DT Malik McDowell (left leg), probable; C Brian Allen (left leg), probable; LB Byron Bullough (undisclosed), probable; LB Shane Jones (left leg), probable.