| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 7 | 10 | 14 | 23 | 54 |
| Michigan State | 7 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 45 |
Irish Outscore Spartans to Retain the Megaphone
(ND) R. McKnight = 12 rec, 333, 6 TD
(MSU) C. Mitchell = 19-27, 413 yds, 4 TD
Rhema McKnight sets the Notre Dame single game record for receiving yards with 333.
Rhema McKnight ties the All-Time NCAA D-1A record for most receiving touchdowns in a game with 6.
Brady Quinn sets the Notre Dame single game record for passing touchdowns with 7.
Players of the Game
Notre Dame
Rhema McKnight , WR
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notre Dame | Michigan State |
| First Downs | 28 | 14 |
| Total Offense | 615 | 390 |
| Rushes-YDS | 42-151 | 25-(-23) |
| Passing YDS | 464 | 413 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Total Yards | 923 | 764 |
| T.O.P. | 18:59 | 13:01 |