Notre Dame at Michigan State

Saturday, October 2, 1976. Notre Dame took the Megaphone Trophy from Michigan State Share

No. 18 Notre Dame beat Michigan State 24–⁠6. It was their 36th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 20–⁠15–⁠1 as played.

Away18Notre Dame9–⁠3 in 1976

HomeMichigan State4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1976

FinalHigh 79°F, low 44°FAttendance 77,081

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 38 since this game.