Notre Dame at Michigan State

Saturday, October 4, 1980. Notre Dame kept the Megaphone Trophy Share

No. 7 Notre Dame beat Michigan State 26–⁠21. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 24–⁠15–⁠1 as played.

Away7Notre Dame9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1980

HomeMichigan State3–⁠8 in 1980

FinalHigh 48°F, low 34°F, 0.33 in. of rainAttendance 76,821

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.