Notre Dame at Michigan State

Saturday, September 12, 1998. Michigan State kept the Megaphone Trophy Share

Michigan State beat No. 10 Notre Dame 45–⁠23. It was their 56th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 36–⁠19–⁠1 as played.

Away10Notre Dame9–⁠3 in 1998

HomeMichigan State6–⁠6 in 1998

FinalHigh 85°F, low 56°FAttendance 74,267

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 54% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 43–⁠28–⁠1; as played, 45–⁠28–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.