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Saturday, September 19, 2026

Michigan State vs. Notre Dame: How to Watch Tonight's Rivalry Game

The Fighting Irish are heavily favored at home against the Spartans in a historic college football matchup.

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Michigan State vs. Notre Dame: How to Watch Tonight's Rivalry Game

The historic rivalry between Michigan State and Notre Dame continues tonight, with the 2-0 Fighting Irish hosting the 2-0 Spartans at Notre Dame Stadium. FanDuel Sportsbook has installed Notre Dame as a 29.5-point favorite in the matchup.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, September 19. The contest will be broadcast on NBC.

For those without cable, the game can be streamed live via Sling TV, which offers NBC. The Sling TV Select plan starts at $19.99 per month, while the Blue plan, which includes NBC and additional channels, costs $45.99 per month.

Michigan State's head coach, Pat Fitzgerald, acknowledged the significance of the rivalry. "I’m honored to be a part of college football, I’m honored to be part of rivalries," Fitzgerald stated in a press conference. "This is one of the storied rivalries in college football, one that dates back all the way to 1897. ... Notre Dame Stadium is one of the cathedrals of college football. It’s got a great pageantry, great atmosphere, so it’s great to always be a part of those types of games."


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