Notre Dame and Michigan State consider annual rivalry game

Notre Dame and Michigan State are scheduled to meet on the field this season and next, marking their ongoing rivalry, which dates back to their first matchup in 1897. New Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald expressed his desire for this contest to become a yearly tradition, emphasizing its importance to both fanbases. Both teams have historically faced each other frequently, with Notre Dame holding a significant advantage in the all-time series. The increasing commercialization and changing scheduling in college football has led to concerns about preserving traditions like this rivalry. Fitzgerald noted that not playing annually is disappointing for both sides and has called for more frequent contests moving forward.

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