Over 119 years, Notre Dame and Michigan State have faced off 77 times. While many Irish fans may not count the Spartans among the team’s most bitter rivals, there is an enormous amount of history between the two programs. Entering this Saturday, Notre Dame leads the series 48-28-1.
That one at the end of the record stands out. It’s not some relic from the turn of the 20th century, when football was still developing and ties and low scores were the norm. It’s the product of one of the best college football games in history.
It’s 1966, East Lansing, Michigan.