Marcus Freeman praises Michigan State after Notre Dame win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

After Notre Dame's victory over Michigan State, head coach Marcus Freeman expressed admiration for the Spartans' performance. Notre Dame, a 29.5-point favorite, managed to secure a 17-point win at home amidst a competitive effort from MSU, who showed resilience and potential for the future. Freeman acknowledged Michigan State's physicality and discipline, indicating that the matchup was a significant test for his team. The Spartans are in a rebuilding phase under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald and will aim for improvement as they look ahead to future matchups, including a rematch next season.
- •Notre Dame won by 17 points against Michigan State.
- •Marcus Freeman noted MSU's toughness and discipline after the game.
- •The victory marks a good benchmark for Notre Dame's season.
- •Michigan State's rebuild continues under head coach Pat Fitzgerald.
- •Next year's rematch is already anticipated by both teams.
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — What Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman said about Michigan State after win
"Marcus Freeman was complimentary of Michigan State after his team's win at home
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