Michigan State at Notre Dame

Saturday, September 23, 1989. Notre Dame kept the Megaphone Trophy Share

No. 1 Notre Dame beat Michigan State 21–⁠13. It was their 49th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 31–⁠17–⁠1 as played.

AwayMichigan State8–⁠4 in 1989

Home1Notre Dame12–⁠1 in 1989

FinalHigh 53°F, low 42°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.