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Notre Dame Faces Michigan State in Rivalry Clash

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Notre Dame is set to continue its strong start to the 2026 college football season as they face Michigan State in the Battle for the Megaphone Trophy. The game marks the first meeting between these rivals in nearly a decade, with Notre Dame entering as the clear favorites.

Notre Dame’s Impressive Start

The Fighting Irish have begun the season with two commanding victories. They opened with a 41-13 win over Wisconsin and followed it up with a 52-0 triumph against Rice. These performances have solidified their position at No. 3 in the national rankings, fueling hopes for a National Championship run.

Rivalry Resumes

This weekend’s game will be the 81st encounter between Notre Dame and Michigan State, with the Irish leading the series 47-29-1. The last meeting in 2017 saw Notre Dame secure a 38-18 victory. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Notre Dame Stadium and will be broadcast nationwide on NBC and streamed on Peacock.

Michigan State’s Challenge

Michigan State, part of the Big Ten Conference, has also started the season with two wins, defeating Toledo and Eastern Michigan. Despite a challenging previous season, the Spartans are under new leadership with head coach Pat Fitzgerald and are eager to upset Notre Dame for the first time since 2016.

Fans can catch the action on various platforms, including live TV streaming services like Fubo and the SoFi Notre Dame Radio Network.

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