Michigan State faces Notre Dame as Big Ten rivalry resumes this weekend

Michigan State hosts Notre Dame on Saturday in a renewed rivalry not seen since 2017. Both teams have shown improvement, with the Spartans having a two-game win streak under head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Notre Dame looks strong following a missed playoff appearance last season and aims to assert dominance. Key player CJ Carr will lead the Irish's offense in this matchup, while Michigan State seeks to continue its positive momentum despite an easier schedule. The game also features other notable matchups involving Virginia Tech and Maryland, and several ranked teams.

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