Notre Dame beats Michigan State 27-10 to retain Megaphone Trophy

No. 3 Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 27-10 in South Bend, Indiana, to retain the Megaphone Trophy. The victory marks the Fighting Irish's 13th consecutive win, all of which have been by double digits. This achievement sets a new program record for consecutive double-digit victories, surpassing the previous mark of 12 set by Knute Rockne.

Quarterback CJ Carr contributed 234 passing yards and a rushing touchdown, while Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score. Wide receiver Micah Gilbert had a standout performance, recording eight catches for 170 yards. The Notre Dame defense dominated the second half, limiting Michigan State to just 40 yards of offense in the final two quarters.

Michigan State, led by coach Pat Fitzgerald, showed competitiveness in the second quarter, briefly narrowing the score to 17-10. However, the Spartans were unable to sustain momentum against the Irish defense. Notre Dame moves to a 3-0 record, while Michigan State falls to 2-1.