Michigan State football 2026 game-by-game predictions: Notre Dame
Predicting every Michigan State football game for the 2026 season -- next up is a road matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Michigan State football is set to kick off its 2026 season with a game against Notre Dame on September 19, 2026 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. The Spartans are under new leadership with Pat Fitzgerald as head coach as the team looks to secure a bowl game after a four-year drought. The game-by-game predictions for the Spartans' schedule will be released daily.
In this matchup, Notre Dame is predicted to win 30-17. Both teams have had a strong start to the season, with Michigan State predicted to go 2-0 (0-0 in the Big Ten) and Notre Dame also predicted to be 2-0. Notre Dame, favored by more than three scores in their neutral site games this season, should enter the game as the clear favorite.
The Spartans, however, are expected to put up a strong fight and could provide a competitive matchup for Notre Dame, potentially showcasing the new coaching staff's impact.
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