BTN.com staff, November 17, 2012

Keith Mumphery led Michigan State in the quarter, hauling in two passes for 33 yards, but the Spartans trail 6-5. Dan Conroy's 35-yard field goal put Michigan State on top 5-3, the finishing touch on a 12-play, 37-yard drive.

Jeff Budzien's 43-yard field goal gave Northwestern the lead 6-5 after a six-play, 16-yard drive. Tony Jones' punt return put the Wildcats at the Spartans' 42-yard line to open the drive. Northwestern threw the ball on all five plays during that series.

Michigan State will get the ball to start the second half.

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