# Michigan State Special Teams: Week 7 Fixes Needed

> Michigan State's special teams had key wins and a critical field goal block against Northwestern that needs fixing for UCLA.
- Title: Michigan State Special Teams: Week 7 Fixes Needed | Shortify
- Summary: Michigan State's special teams had key wins and a critical field goal block against Northwestern that needs fixing for UCLA. Michigan State's special teams…
- Keywords: michigan state, special teams, northwestern, ucla, levar woods, rhys dakin, keneth williams, liam boyd, field goal, punting, return game, nfl
- Source: Michigan State Spartans On SI — https://si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-special-teams-summary-week-7-against-northwestern
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michigan state, special teams, northwestern, ucla, levar woods, rhys dakin, keneth williams, liam boyd, field goal, punting, return game, nfl
## Special Teams Consistently Strong
Michigan State's special teams have been consistently good all year with outstanding coaching in LeVar Woods and top-tier talent.
## Recent Game Against Northwestern
Michigan State lost to Northwestern due to a game-winning drive by former Spartans QB Aiden Chiles.
## What Went Right for MSU
Rhys Dakin's punting game was outstanding with three punts averaging 48 yards each, two landing within the 20-yard line.
## What Went Right for MSU
Kenneth Williams averaged over 20 yards per return, setting up great field position for the Spartans near the end of the game.
## What Went Wrong for MSU
Liam Boyd's field goal in the fourth quarter was blocked, potentially winning or advancing to overtime against Northwestern.
## What Needs Fixing
The special teams need to practice more to prevent the field goal block from happening again against UCLA.
## Key takeaway

Michigan State's special teams had a field goal blocked against Northwestern, risking a loss, but their punting and returns were strong for UCLA.