Michigan State Spartans @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Game Leaders

302
K. CousinsQB
23/35, 1 TD, 1 INT
302

300
J. ClausenQB
22/31, 2 TD
300

51
L. CaperRB
12 CAR, 2 TD
51

115
A. Allen Jr.RB
23 CAR, 1 TD
115

121
M. DellWR
6 REC
121

127
G. TateWR
7 REC, 1 TD
127

1
K. PickelmanDT
1

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9
G. JonesLB
3 SOLO
9

7
H. SmithS
5 SOLO
7
Team Stats
459
Total Yards
437
2
Turnovers
1
27
1st Downs
25
6-40
Penalties
11-99
5/10
3rd Down
5/11
0/0
4th Down
1/1
15:30
Possession
21:10
Game Information
Notre Dame, IN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 27 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-10 | 5-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 459 | 437 |
| Passing | 354 | 320 |
| Comp/Att | 26/40 | 24/34 |
| Yards per pass | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 105 | 133 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Penalties | 6-40 | 11-99 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 15:30 | 21:10 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
| FBS IndependentsFBS Independents | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | 10-2 |
| UConn | 0-0 | 9-4 |
NCAAF News

Sources: Notre Dame set to add Aaron Henry to coaching staff
Notre Dame is set to hire Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry as defensive backs coach and co-defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.
1h

Nussmeier leads 2 scoring drives as American beats National 17-9 in Senior Bowl
— LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier led a pair of touchdown drives, including a keeper for a score, as the American team beat the National team 17-9 on Saturday in the Senior Bowl.
21h

Draft-bound Ty Simpson: New school would have hurt Bama legacy
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he is "absolutely" content with entering the NFL draft, adding it would "tarnish my legacy" to stay in college and play for another school.
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