Northwestern visits Michigan State in Week 7 college football game
The No. 25 ranked Wildcats traveled to East Lansing to face the Spartans in a Week 7 matchup broadcast exclusively on Peacock Premium, with the home team leading at halftime.
Key points
- Northwestern (4-1) played Michigan State (2-4) at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.
- The game was scheduled for 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 17, during Week 7 of the 2026 season.
- Michigan State held a 14-10 lead over Northwestern at halftime.
- The matchup was available exclusively via Peacock Premium streaming.
- Quarterback Aidan Chiles returned to face his former program, Michigan State.
The No. 25 ranked Northwestern Wildcats (4-1) traveled to Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, to play the Michigan State Spartans (2-4) in Week 7 of the 2026 college football season.
Kickoff was scheduled for 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (10 a.m. MT) on Saturday, October 17, and the game was available exclusively via Peacock Premium streaming.
Live updates indicated the Spartans held a 14‑13 lead late in the second quarter, and the halftime score was reported as Spartans 14, Wildcats 10.
Both teams were coached by Pat Fitzgerald (Michigan State) and David Braun (Northwestern), with quarterback Aidan Chiles returning to face his former program.
Your questions, answered
What was the halftime score between Northwestern and Michigan State?
The halftime score was reported as Spartans 14, Wildcats 10.
Where could viewers watch the Northwestern vs. Michigan State game?
The game was available exclusively via Peacock Premium streaming.
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