Notre Dame vs Michigan State Predictions – 8PM Fox

MSU just had a bye week after playing 2 tuneup games against Bowling Green and Western Michigan which they easily won. Their offense features a dual threat QB Brian Lewerke and a good RB in LJ Scott. They have a fairly decent OL and a good front seven on defense. They also have Mark Dantonio while we have Brian Kelly.

Dantonio has done more with less talent and I have often wondered what he might have done coaching ND. I believe he really misses his longtime DC Pat Narduzzi who is currently the HC at Pitt.

MSU’s front 7 is led by Raequan Williams who will give ND fits all game and he’s got good LB’s behind him. Defensive backfield is so so, but shouldn’t matter since Brandon Wimbush just locks onto EQ who will be double covered.

Look for MSU to load the box, shut down running lanes and pressure Wimbush who gets the yips if EQ is covered. MSU can take a lot of chances in this game while Kelly will be playing not to lose. It will have a close final score wit MSU edging ND 24 to 21.

MSU 24 ND 21

Here is the Brian Kelly pre game MSU press conference: