Michigan State at Notre Dame

Saturday, November 14, 1964. Notre Dame took the Megaphone Trophy from Michigan State

No. 1 Notre Dame beat Michigan State 34–⁠7. It was their 24th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 12–⁠12 as played.

AwayMichigan State4–⁠5 in 1964
7
Home1Notre Dame9–⁠1 in 1964
34

FinalHigh 66°F, low 35°FAttendance 59,265

On the newsreel

  • NOTRE DAME 34 MICHIGAN STATE 7Undefeated Notre Dame, with 7 straight victories, takes on Michigan State at South Bend. The Irish are heading for their best season in 15 years and quarterback John Huarted is one reason.Universal Newsreel, November 16, 1964. Catalog record at the National Archives

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Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 50 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Notre Dame 27, Michigan State 10
2017Notre Dame 38, Michigan State 18
2016Michigan State 36, Notre Dame 28
2013Notre Dame 17, Michigan State 13
2012Notre Dame 20, Michigan State 3
2011Notre Dame 31, Michigan State 13

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