Michigan State leads Notre Dame 15-7 at the half.
Tyler O'Connor is 12-of-16 for 161 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
Donnie Corley has three catches for 60 yards and his first collegiate touchdown, while L.J. Scott has 10 carries for 30 yards.
For Notre Dame, DaShone Kizer is 8-of-12 for 128 yards. He also has five carries for 15 yards and a touchdown.
After going down 7-0 late in the first quarter, Corley pulled in a 38-yard pass from O'Connor. The Spartans converted the two-point attempt, taking an 8-7 lead. The Spartans added to their lead on a 10-yard catch from R.