EAST LANSING - Michigan State suffered its first Big Ten loss of the season as Northwestern left East Lansing with a 29-19 victory on Saturday.
Here are notable quotes from No. 20 Michigan State (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) players and coaches following Saturday's defeat to Northwestern (2-3, 2-1):
"This is a football team that didn't get it done. That's the bottom line."
- Coach Mark Dantonio on the loss to a Northwestern team that brought a three-game losing streak into Spartan Stadium.
"We came into this season with high expectations and with people talking about the potential of this offense and potential doesn't mean anything unless you follow through with it and reach that potential.