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September 19, 2026 β’ Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Michigan State Spartans (2-1) takes on Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0) at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame.
Michigan State Spartans
Visiting Side
Record
2-1
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Home Side
Record
3-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MIC
|
0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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NOT
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10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:06
Spencer Porath 25 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:31
Nolan James Jr. 2 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
10:05
Liam Boyd 32 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:46
Aneyas Williams 1 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
3:21
Cam Fancher 15 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
1:00
Spencer Porath 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:55
CJ Carr 3 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Michigan State Spartans
VS
π 80%
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Projected Score
MIC 18
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NOT 42
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring offense aligns well against Michigan State Spartans defense.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish rushing attack has the advantage.
Michigan State Spartans
STAT
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Notre Dame Fighting Irish plays on familiar turf at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Michigan State Spartans Could Win
Michigan State Spartans will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish Could Win
Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring offense aligns well against Michigan State Spartans defense.
Deciding Factor
Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
77,622
Closing Odds
Line: ND -28.5 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Michigan State Spartans Leaders
Peyton Babbitt
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jace Clarizio
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Rodney Bullard Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leaders
CJ Carr
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Nolan James Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jerome Bettis Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Michigan State Spartans (54.6%)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (45.4%)
Total Submissions: 64 circles
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