Notre Dame prepares for rainy night against Michigan State this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Notre Dame is readying for a potential rain-soaked matchup against Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 19. Thunderstorms are forecast, with predictions of 1.75 inches of rain and wind gusts up to 14 mph during game time. Coach Marcus Freeman noted that weather could influence game strategy, especially in run offense and defense. Post-kickoff weather delays have occurred in the past three seasons for the Fighting Irish. Injuries affect the offensive line, with Owen Strebig out due to a concussion.
- •Game set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at Notre Dame Stadium.
- •Coach Marcus Freeman discusses weather's potential impact on strategy.
- •Owen Strebig among injured players, ruled out for the game.
- •Game marks the first meeting between the teams in nine years.
- •Notre Dame currently holds a 2-0 record this season.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — How Notre Dame football is preparing for potential soggy night vs. MSU
"Should Saturday’s game include a post-kickoff weather delay, it would mark the fourth straight year of such an interruption for Notre Dame football.
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