Third Quarter
Northwestern began the third quarter with an 80-yard drive that resulted in a Bacher 22-yard touchdown pass to Lane, making the score 31-3. On the first play of the next drive, Drew Stanton was intercepted. Northwestern capitalized on the great field position with Herbert catching a 5-yard touchdown pass, giving Northwestern a 38-3 lead. Michigan State began the comeback with a nine play, 65 yard drive capped off with an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Stanton to running back Jehuu Caulcrick. Following a Northwestern punt, Michigan State again ran a sustained drive, finishing an eight play, 53-yard campaign with a 4 yard touchdown run from A.J. Jimmerson. On the ensuing drive, the Wildcats had gained 69 yards in only 5 plays when Bacher was intercepted at the goal line by Michigan State middle linebacker Kaleb Thornhill. The quarter ended with the deficit cut from 38-3 to 38-17.
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“I have started to say
“A quarter of a century”
Or “thirty years back”
About my own life.”
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