NOTRE DAME, Ind. (Interstat) — C.J. Carr threw for 234 yards and scored on a 3-yard run, leading Notre Dame to a 27-10 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Fighting Irish improved to 3-0, while the Spartans fell to 2-1 in the NCAA Football Bowl Division game. Carr completed 18 of 24 passes. Nolan James Jr. rushed 26 times for 121 yards and a touchdown, and Aneyas Williams scored on a 1-yard run. Micah Gilbert caught eight passes for 170 yards. Notre Dame’s defense recorded interceptions by Adon Shuler and Luke Talich, while Drayk Bowen made eight tackles and Jaylen Sneed added five. Boubacar Traore, Tionne Gray and Loghan Thomas each had a sack. Michigan State’s Alessio Milivojevic threw for 123 yards. Cam Fancher scored on a 15-yard run, and Jordan Hall recorded 13 tackles. Rodney Bullard Jr. caught two passes for 66 yards. Notre Dame next visits Purdue, while Michigan State hosts Nebraska. Attendance was 77,622.