| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 14 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 44 |
| Notre Dame | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 56 |
Notre Dame wins home opener over rival MSU
(MSU) M. Thornburg = 8 rec, 243 yds, 2 TD
(ND) D. Walker = 22 car, 148 yds, 3 TD, 15 rec yds
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Michigan State | Notre Dame |
| First Downs | 22 | 17 |
| Total Offense | 490 | 461 |
| Rushes-YDS | 27-129 | 43-230 |
| Passing YDS | 361 | 231 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 641 | 600 |
| T.O.P. | 14:53 | 17:07 |