
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan State Spartans 
Saturday, September 15th 2012 (8:00 PM EDT)
Notre Dame 20 - Michigan State: 3
Fighting Irish (12 - 1) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 42 - 18 (38 - 17 on Road)
'12 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 42 - 18 (38 - 17 on Road)
'12 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: ND: 35 - MSU: 21 (56)
ND Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
ND Travel: 114 miles
Projected Score: ND: 35 - MSU: 21 (56)
ND Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
ND Travel: 114 miles
Spartans (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 30 (25 - 28 @ Home)
'12 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 30 (25 - 28 @ Home)
'12 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Notre Dame's 2012 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/1 | Notre Dame vs Navy | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/8 | Notre Dame vs Purdue | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/15 | Notre Dame at Michigan State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/22 | Notre Dame vs Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/6 | Notre Dame vs Miami | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/13 | Notre Dame vs Stanford | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/20 | Notre Dame vs BYU | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/27 | Notre Dame at Oklahoma | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/3 | Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/10 | Notre Dame at Boston College | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/17 | Notre Dame vs Wake Forest | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/24 | Notre Dame at USC | +2.5 | |||||
| Mon 1/7 | Notre Dame vs Alabama | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Notre Dame's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Michigan State's 2012 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/31 | Michigan State vs Boise State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/8 | Michigan State at Central Michigan | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/15 | Michigan State vs Notre Dame | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/22 | Michigan State vs Eastern Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/29 | Michigan State vs Ohio State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/6 | Michigan State at Indiana | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/13 | Michigan State vs Iowa | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/20 | Michigan State at Michigan | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/27 | Michigan State at Wisconsin | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/3 | Michigan State vs Nebraska | -23.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/17 | Michigan State vs Northwestern | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/24 | Michigan State at Minnesota | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 12/29 | Michigan State vs TCU | -23.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2011)
Overall Stats 2011
Additional Stats 2011
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | .1 | 48% | 42 | 49% | 3.08 | 160 | 47% | 262 | 0 | .02 | 39% | 17.6 | 36% | 41% | -0.19 | 58.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| MSU | .04 | 41% | 24.6 | 35% | 2.68 | 138 | 44% | 260 | -0.16 | -.04 | 33% | 29.9 | 31% | 34% | -0.56 | 55 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MSU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2011
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Offense | 13 | 42 | 38.2 | 48.1% | 0 | 2.2 | 24 | 413 | 160 | 262 | 4.8 | 43% | 56% | 49% | 47% | 3% | .1 |
| MSU Defense | 14 | 29.9 | 27.8 | 33% | -0.56 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 31% | 34% | 3% | -.04 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Defense | 13 | 17.6 | 17 | 39.4% | -0.19 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 49% | 49% | 36% | 41% | 3% | .02 |
| MSU Offense | 14 | 24.6 | 24.8 | 40.7% | -0.16 | 1.3 | 20 | 390 | 138 | 260 | 4 | 47% | 50% | 35% | 44% | 2% | .04 |
Additional Stats 2011
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 13 | 19:01 | 23.7 | 47% | 86% | 6.3 | 58.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28.8 |
| Michigan State | 14 | 19:06 | 19.5 | 39% | 56% | 6.7 | 55 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 33.7 |
Run Game Stats (2012)
Pass Game Stats (2012)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Offense | 13 | 43% | 49% | 33.3 | 160.4 | 4.8 | 25 | .08 | 3.08 | 76% | 0% | 0.72 |
| MSU Defense | 14 | 51% | 31% | - | - | - | - | -.08 | 2.45 | 60% | 0% | 0.81 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Defense | 13 | 49% | 36% | - | - | - | - | -.02 | 2.87 | 64% | 0% | 0.82 |
| MSU Offense | 14 | 47% | 35% | 34.9 | 137.9 | 4 | 21 | -.09 | 2.68 | 72% | 0% | 0.73 |
Pass Game Stats (2012)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Offense | 13 | 56% | 47% | 23.2 | 36.4 | 261.8 | 7.2 | 11.3 | 21 | 17 | .11 | 1 | 30% | 37% | .25 | 3% | 1.4 |
| MSU Defense | 14 | 48% | 34% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | .02 | 1.3 | 39% | 27% | .15 | 3% | 1.6 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Defense | 13 | 49% | 41% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | .08 | 1.1 | 33% | 33% | .25 | 3% | 1.5 |
| MSU Offense | 14 | 50% | 44% | 20.6 | 32.2 | 260 | 8.1 | 12.6 | 26 | 10 | .17 | 1.1 | 32% | 34% | .23 | 2% | 1.4 |
Notre Dame's Power Ratings
Notre Dame's Power Rating: NR
Notre Dame's Offense Rating: NR
Notre Dame's Defense Rating: NR
2012 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Notre Dame's 2012 Expected Record: -
Notre Dame's 2012 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Notre Dame's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Notre Dame's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average FBS Independents Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Notre Dame's Power Rating: NR
Notre Dame's Offense Rating: NR
Notre Dame's Defense Rating: NR
2012 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Notre Dame's 2012 Expected Record: -
Notre Dame's 2012 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Notre Dame's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Notre Dame's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average FBS Independents Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Notre Dame: Michigan State: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Notre Dame: Michigan State:
Notre Dame: Michigan State: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Notre Dame: Michigan State:
Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2012 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2012 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2012 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2012 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2012 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2012 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Notre Dame Scoring
Offense: 42 PPG
Offense on Road: 38.2
Defense: 17.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 17
Notre Dame's 2012 Record
Record: 12 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 5 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 42 PPG
Offense on Road: 38.2
Defense: 17.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 17
Notre Dame's 2012 Record
Record: 12 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 5 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Notre Dame 35
Michigan State 21
Projected Total Points: 56
Notre Dame 35
Michigan State 21
Projected Total Points: 56
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 24.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.8
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8
Michigan State's 2012 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 24.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.8
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8
Michigan State's 2012 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 09/23 | Michigan State | 18 | Notre Dame | 38 | Notre Dame -3.5 | Notre Dame | 54.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 09/17 | Notre Dame | 28 | Michigan State | 36 | Notre Dame -7 | Michigan State | 49.0 | Over |
| 2013 | 09/21 | Notre Dame | 17 | Michigan State | 13 | Notre Dame -6 | Michigan State | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/15 | Michigan State | 3 | Notre Dame | 20 | ||||
| 2011 | 09/17 | Notre Dame | 31 | Michigan State | 13 | ||||
| 2010 | 09/18 | Michigan State | 34 | Notre Dame | 31 | ||||
| 2009 | 09/19 | Notre Dame | 33 | Michigan State | 30 | ||||
| 2008 | 09/20 | Michigan State | 23 | Notre Dame | 7 | ||||
| 2007 | 09/22 | Notre Dame | 14 | Michigan State | 31 | ||||
| 2006 | 09/23 | Michigan State | 37 | Notre Dame | 40 | ||||
| 2005 | 09/17 | Notre Dame | 41 | Michigan State | 44 | ||||
| 2004 | 09/18 | Michigan State | 24 | Notre Dame | 31 | ||||
| 2003 | 09/20 | Notre Dame | 16 | Michigan State | 22 | ||||
| 2002 | 09/21 | Michigan State | 17 | Notre Dame | 21 | ||||
| 2001 | 09/22 | Notre Dame | 10 | Michigan State | 17 | ||||
| 2000 | 09/22 | Michigan State | 27 | Notre Dame | 21 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 8 | 2 | 2 Overs |
| Notre Dame | 8 | 1 | 0 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 6 - 10 | 0 - 3 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 10 - 6 | 3 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 0 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ND | MSU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | NR | NR |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| ND Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| ND Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| ND Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | MSU Off | ND Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| MSU Off | ND Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | MSU Off | ND Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'12 Profile: Remains Poor G5
ND 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'12 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'12 Profile: Remains Poor G5
ND 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'12 Profile: Remains Poor G5
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Notre Dame won at Michigan State this year (20-3)
No Matchups Past 4 Years
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