Northwestern vs Michigan State NCAAF Odds & Result – Oct 17, 2026
College Football game: Northwestern at Michigan State on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Rotation numbers 129 (Northwestern) and 130 (Michigan State).
Final score
| Rot | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1H | 2H | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | Northwestern | 3 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 130 | Michigan State | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
Betting lines
| Market | Open | Close | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Northwestern −8.5 | Northwestern −7 (−115) | Michigan State covered |
| Total | 47.5 | 49.5 | ▼ Under (45 pts) |
The spread moved 1.5 points toward Michigan State, from Northwestern −8.5 to Northwestern −7; the total rose from 47.5 to 49.5. Michigan State lost by 3 and covered the closing spread of +7, beating the number by 4 points. The teams combined for 45 points, going under the closing total of 49.5 by 4.5 points.
Half lines
| Market | Open | Close | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st half spread | Northwestern −5.5 | Northwestern −4.5 (−105) | Michigan State covered |
| 1st half total | 24.5 (−120) | 24.5 | ▼ Under |
| 2nd half spread | Northwestern −3 (−125) | Northwestern −3 (−125) | Northwestern covered |
| 2nd half total | 24 (−115) | 24.5 (−115) | ▼ Under |
More
- NCAAF Oct 17 resultsEvery game, line and result
- NCAAF odds todayRotation numbers, lines and moves
- Northwestern odds & ATS recordSeason results vs the line
- Michigan State odds & ATS recordSeason results vs the line
"Close" is the last line before the game. Spreads read from the favorite's side. Information only.