UNDERDOGS: Can Michigan State football, Cam Edwards CHALLENGE Notre Dame’s Defense? | MSU podcast

By Spartans IllustratedSeptember 17, 2026

Notre Dame Fighting Irish look poised for a dominant season, but can Michigan State Spartans’ run defense create an upset in South Bend? Matt Sheehan and Tyler Wojcik preview the highly anticipated primetime showdown, breaking down the Irish’s elite secondary, rising defensive line, and the lingering questions around their run game. With star linebacker Jordan Hall’s status in question for MSU, the Spartans face a daunting test against a Notre Dame squad that’s silenced both Wisconsin and Rice.

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