Michigan State at Notre Dame

Saturday, September 29, 1979. Notre Dame kept the Megaphone Trophy Share

No. 15 Notre Dame beat No. 7 Michigan State 27–⁠3. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 23–⁠15–⁠1 as played.

Away7Michigan State5–⁠6 in 1979

Home15Notre Dame7–⁠4 in 1979

FinalHigh 84°F, low 61°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 61% to win. Notre Dame pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.