NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS
NU
7-6
65% win
Upcoming
NU favored · NU -1.8
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS
MSU
4-8
35% win
Win probability
SP+ model
NU 65%
MSU 35%
Pick: NU
NU -1.8
O/U 56.0
Northwestern Wildcats
Big Ten
- Record
- 7-6
- SP+
-
+5.8
- SP+ Off
- 24.4
- SP+ Def
- -20.0
Michigan State Spartans
Big Ten
- Record
- 4-8
- SP+
-
-3.4
- SP+ Off
- 26.6
- SP+ Def
- -28.7
Recent head-to-head
NU 4–4 MSU
2021
Wk 1
Wk 1
MSU
W
38
FINAL
21
NU
2020
Wk 13
Wk 13
NU
20
FINAL
29
W
MSU
2019
Wk 4
Wk 4
MSU
W
31
FINAL
10
NU
2018
Wk 6
Wk 6
NU
W
29
FINAL
19
MSU
2017
Wk 9
Wk 9
MSU
31
FINAL
39
W
NU
2016
Wk 7
Wk 7
NU
W
54
FINAL
40
MSU
2013
Wk 13
Wk 13
MSU
W
30
FINAL
6
NU
2012
Wk 12
Wk 12
NU
W
23
FINAL
20
MSU
Recent form
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Wildcats vs Michigan St — FAQ
Who wins Wildcats vs Michigan St?
FantasyHQ's SP+ model projects Northwestern at 65% to win (29.8–26.2) for 2026 CFB Week 7.
What is the Wildcats vs Michigan St predicted score?
Projected score: NU 29.8 – MSU 26.2. Spread model: NU -1.8; total: O/U 56.0.
When is the Wildcats vs Michigan St game?
Northwestern Wildcats face Michigan State Spartans in 2026 CFB Week 7 on Sat, Oct 17 at 12:00 AM ET. Venue: Spartan Stadium.