CLOSE THE GAP: Michigan State football seeks to PROVE themselves vs. Notre Dame | MSU podcast

By Spartans IllustratedSeptember 18, 2026

Michigan State Spartans face a daunting road test as massive 29.5-point underdogs against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish—can they keep it close or even shock the nation? Matt Sheehan spotlights Michigan State’s uphill battle: a 1-14 record in their last 15 games vs. Top 25 teams, average losses of 40-12, and questions around pass protection and explosive playmaking against Notre Dame’s elite defense.

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