Kleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern's 24-21 win over Michigan State
Jackson Kleather made three field goals, and Northwestern erased a fourth-quarter deficit with a 64-yard drive for the winner.
- On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Northwestern kicker Jackson Kleather hit a 34-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining to secure a 24-21 victory over Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich.
- Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles, a former Michigan State starter, led an 8-play, 64-yard drive in the final minute to set up the winning kick after MSU replacement quarterback Alessio Milivojevic had led the Spartans to a 21-13 lead.
- Matthew Smith blocked a 33-yard go-ahead field goal attempt by Michigan State kicker Liam Boyd with one minute remaining in the fourth quarter, preserving a 21-21 tie and setting up Northwestern's final drive.
- Coach David Braun's Northwestern squad secured their first win against Michigan State since 2019, defeating former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald in their first meeting since his 2022 firing.
- Northwestern hosts Rutgers on Oct. 24, while Michigan State travels to California to face UCLA in Pasadena on the same date, both teams continuing their Big Ten schedules.
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NiagaraFallsReview.caKleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern’s 24-21 win over Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jackson Kleather kicked three field goals, including the game-winning 34-yarder with 2 seconds left Saturday to rally No. 25 Northwestern to a 24-21 win over
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Kleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern's 24-21 win over Michigan State
Jackson Kleather kicked three field goals, including the game-winning 34-yarder with 2 seconds left to rally No. 25 Northwestern to a 24-21 win over Michigan State. Aidan Chiles tied the game at 21 with 7:24 left when he scored on…
Rapid Recap: No. 25 Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21
No. 25 Northwestern’s first game against former coach Pat Fitzgerald turned into an old-fashioned rock fight, but coach David Braun’s squad escaped with a 24-21 victory over Michigan State after a chaotic final four minutes of play. Knotted at 21-21, the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) opted for trickery on a fourth-and-8 at their own...
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thesportsleader.comNo. 25 Northwestern blocks late FG, kicks winner to top Michigan State
Jackson Kleather's 34-yard field goal with two seconds remaining lifted No. 25 Northwestern to a 24-21 comeback win over Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich.The Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) prevented an upset by the Spartans (2-5, 0-4) and ...
Last-Minute Score Lifts No. 25 Northwestern to 24-21 Win at Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Jackson Kleather drilled a 34-yard field goal in the final five seconds to lift No. 25 Northwestern to a dramatic 24-21 victory over Michigan State on Saturday in Spartan Stadium. The Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) erased an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit to knock off the Spartans (2-4, 0-4 Big Ten). Aidan Chiles completed 18-of-27 passes for 226 yards. He rushed for 25 yards and a touchdown. Caleb Komolafe led the Northwe…
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