Michigan State at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 2, 1971. Notre Dame kept the Megaphone Trophy Share

No. 4 Notre Dame beat Michigan State 14–⁠2. It was their 31st meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 16–⁠14–⁠1 as played.

AwayMichigan State6–⁠5 in 1971

Home4Notre Dame8–⁠2 in 1971

FinalHigh 85°F, low 64°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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