Michigan State football falls to Notre Dame 27-10 in tough matchup
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Michigan State football lost to No. 3 Notre Dame 27-10 on September 19, unable to score in the second half. The Spartans trailed by only a touchdown at halftime but struggled offensively, finishing with just 167 total yards. Despite this, the defense showed promise against a strong Fighting Irish offense. Michigan State, now 2-1, will face Nebraska in their Big Ten opener next week. Team health concerns arose as linebacker Brady Pretzlaff and running back Cam Edwards left the game with injuries.
- •Michigan State trails Notre Dame 27-10 as of September 19.
- •Spartans scored only 10 points, with a touchdown and a field goal.
- •Defense held Notre Dame to 395 yards but faced critical challenges.
- •Brady Pretzlaff and Cam Edwards suffered injuries during the game.
- •Next game for Michigan State is against Nebraska in the Big Ten opener.
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Five takeaways, analysis from Michigan State football's loss at Notre Dame
"Here are five takeaways from the Spartans' tough loss at Notre Dame on Saturday night
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