Northwestern's Venric Mark (5) is stopped by Michigan State's Tyler Hoover, top right, Marcus Rush (44), and Max Bullough, center rear, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter, right, scrambles against Michigan State's William Gholston during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell (10) throws a pass as Michigan State's Dan France (59) blocks Northwestern's Quentin Williams during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, celebrates with Bo Cisek following a 23-20 win over Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Northwestern players celebrate their 23-20 win over Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Northwestern's Jared Carpenter, left, intercepts a pass intended for Michigan State's Keith Mumphery (25) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Northwestern won 23-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell (24) rushes during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Northwestern won 23-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) throws a pass as Patrick Ward (70) blocks during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Northwestern won 23-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Northwestern kicker Jeff Budzien watches his field goal go through the uprights during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Northwestern won 23-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Dion Sims (80) catches a pass against Northwestern's Chris Gradone (31) and Jared Carpenter during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Northwestern won 23-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Aaron Burbridge (16) pulls in a pass in the end zone against Northwestern's Daniel Jones during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Burbridge was ruled out of bounds and Michigan State finished the series by kicking a field goal. Northwestern won 23-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)