No. 3 Notre Dame beats Michigan State 27-10 in revived rivalry game

In South Bend, Indiana, No. 3 Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 27-10 on Saturday night, reviving a historic rivalry after nearly a decade. Quarterback CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, while Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score. Notre Dame's defense dominated the second half, limiting the Spartans to 40 yards and forcing two interceptions. The Fighting Irish have now won 13 straight games, all by double digits. Michigan State fell to 2-1. The teams last met in 2017 and are scheduled to play again in 2027.