Michigan State 24, Northwestern 14
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Michigan State | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
East Lansing (46,140)
Duff Daugherty's final game at MSU (received a standing ovation before the game and was carried off afterwards)
Scoring[]
1st Quarter
NW: A.J. Owens 34 yard pass from Mitch Anderson (Skarin kick)
MSU: Mark Grua 64 yard pass from Niesen (Dirk Krkji kick)
MSU: Mike Jones 48 yard pass from Niesen (Krkji kick)
MSU: Niesen 5 yard run (Krkji kick)...naked reverse
2nd Quarter
No Scoring
3rd Quarter
MSU: Krkji 24 yard field goal
4th Quarter
NW: Jim Lash 94 yard pass from Anderson (Skarin kick)...longest pass play in NW history
Stats[]
Team
Passing: NW 20/36 351 yds, MSU 5/8 167 yds
Rushing: NW 39/-30, MSU 64/280
Passing
NW: Anderson 20/36, 351 yards (Big Ten single game passing record), 2 INT
Receiving
NW: Lash 9 rec, 226 yds (Big Ten single game receiving record)
References[]
- Palm Beach Post. 26 Nov 1972.