Notre Dame football edges Michigan State in rainy home matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
No. 3 Notre Dame football defeated Michigan State 27-10 at home in South Bend on September 19. The Irish led 17-10 at halftime but struggled early, particularly with their run game. A questionable fake punt decision by head coach Marcus Freeman allowed Michigan State to remain competitive before Notre Dame pulled away in the second half. The game featured weather delays and an active crime scene near the stadium, but Notre Dame managed to find its rhythm for a decisive victory.
- •Notre Dame leads Michigan State 17-10 at halftime.
- •Irish run game improves throughout the game despite early struggles.
- •Marcus Freeman's fake punt backfires but game does not shift momentum.
- •Game affected by weather and off-campus security incidents.
- •Notre Dame now holds a 3-0 record.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame football found a way once again against a Big 10 foe
"This looked and felt a lot like the season opener against Wisconsin 13 days prior, right up until a second half when Notre Dame football was better.
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