Michigan State at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 3, 1981. Notre Dame kept the Megaphone Trophy Share

Notre Dame beat Michigan State 20–⁠7. It was their 41st meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 25–⁠15–⁠1 as played.

AwayMichigan State5–⁠6 in 1981

HomeNotre Dame5–⁠6 in 1981

FinalHigh 58°F, low 32°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.