Notre Dame at Michigan State

Saturday, September 17, 1988. Notre Dame kept the Megaphone Trophy Share

No. 8 Notre Dame beat Michigan State 20–⁠3. It was their 48th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 30–⁠17–⁠1 as played.

Away8Notre Dame12–⁠0 in 1988

HomeMichigan State6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1988

FinalHigh 78°F, low 48°FAttendance 77,472

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Michigan State 53% to win. Notre Dame won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.