Michigan State to face Notre Dame in non-conference matchup

The Michigan State Spartans are set to face the No. 3-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a non-conference matchup at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Both teams enter the contest with 2-0 records. Michigan State has demonstrated a balanced offensive attack, averaging 32.5 points and 434.5 total yards per game, led by quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and running back Cam Edwards. Defensively, the Spartans rank 15th nationally, allowing only 13.5 points per game.

While Notre Dame is the heavy favorite, analysts suggest Michigan State could remain competitive by leaning on their rushing attack, particularly if weather forecasts for rain hold true. Success for the Spartans may depend on the performance of Cam Edwards and the ability to maintain ball security in adverse conditions.