Spartans Return to South Bend | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame and Michigan State collide Saturday night in South Bend for their 81st all-time meeting — a rivalry where history favors the Irish, but the Spartans have a knack for turning the tide. Despite Notre Dame’s 49-29 win record, Michigan State has been a consistent spoiler over the last 22 matchups, with 11 wins apiece and a five-game winning streak from 1997-2001. From the legendary 1966 tie to Saban’s 1997 upset and the infamous 2005 flag-planting victory, Michigan State has repeatedly proven they can dismantle the Irish in the heart of South Bend. Even though USC and Michigan steal the headlines, the Spartans remain one of Notre Dame’s most enduring and dramatic rivals — and this showdown promises another chapter in a storied, unpredictable battle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-michigan-state-spartans-history More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/451ee6e793cd00bf Report issues to [email protected].