Kleather's late field goal lifts Northwestern over Michigan State, 24-21
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Jackson Kleather kicked three field goals, including a game-winning 34-yarder with 2 seconds left, as No. 25 Northwestern won 24-21 against Michigan State in East Lansing. Aidan Chiles tied the game at 21 with 7:24 left on a 1-yard run and a 2-point conversion pass. Michigan State led 21-13 early in the fourth quarter before Northwestern's comeback. The Wildcats improved to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten while Michigan State fell to 2-5 and 0-4 in the conference. Northwestern will host Rutgers on October 24.
- •Northwestern improves to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play.
- •Aidan Chiles scores one touchdown and passes for another.
- •Michigan State led 21-13 in the fourth quarter.
- •Kleather's 34-yard kick was the game's final play.
- •Next games: Northwestern hosts Rutgers, and Michigan State visits UCLA on October 24.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern’s 24-21 win over Michigan State
"Jackson Kleather’s 34-yard field goal with two seconds left capped Northwestern’s comeback win over Michigan State.
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