| Market | Michigan State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +29.5 | -29.5 |
| Total | 52.5 (51.5 at some books) | |
| 2026 record | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Results | 30-20 Toledo, 35-7 Eastern Michigan | 41-13 Wisconsin (Lambeau Field), 52-0 Rice |
Notre Dame is laying 29.5 at home, the largest spread of any Power Four matchup this week. The Irish have outscored their two opponents 93-13 and were the No. 3 team in Sunday’s AP poll with one first place vote. Michigan State has won both of its games but needed a fourth quarter to shake Toledo and has not faced a defense close to this one.
Announcers
Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge call the game for NBC with Kathryn Tappen reporting from the sideline. It is NBC’s primetime game, and it simulcasts on Peacock.
Megaphone Trophy
The winner takes the Megaphone Trophy, awarded in the series since 1949. The last meeting was Notre Dame’s 34-7 win in South Bend in 2022. Notre Dame leads the all time series, with the Spartans’ last win coming in South Bend in 2016. The rivalry dates to 1897 and includes the famous 10-10 tie in 1966 between the top two teams in the country.
How to Watch
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday on NBC, streaming on Peacock. Full details are on the Michigan State vs. Notre Dame matchup page, and every game this weekend is on our college football schedule. Odds change often; check your book before betting.