No. 20 Michigan State has had a bit of an up-and-down 2018 season to this point.

Expectations were high for the Spartans going into the season because of the team’s turnaround from two years ago to last year, going from 3 wins to 10. Many starters returned, so fans were excited for the season ahead.

Then, following a 7-point win over Utah State, Michigan State lost to Arizona State, going to 1-1 overall. The Spartans had won two straight games since then, but on Saturday against Northwestern, their winning streak came to a close.

The Wildcats won the game 29-19, dropping the Spartans to 1-1 in B1G play. Despite Northwestern amassing just 8 rushing yards the entire game, QB Clayton Thorson did his part, completing 31-of-47 passes for 373 yards, 3 TD and 2 INT.

After the game, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio spoke with the media. Below are some of his quotes: