Michigan State at Notre Dame

Saturday, September 19, 1987. Notre Dame took the Megaphone Trophy from Michigan State Share

No. 9 Notre Dame beat No. 17 Michigan State 31–⁠8. It was their 47th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 29–⁠17–⁠1 as played.

Away17Michigan State9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1987

Home9Notre Dame8–⁠4 in 1987

FinalHigh 72°F, low 55°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.