Mark Dantonio is ready for Notre Dame. With just one game under his belt and six weeks of practicing since opening training camp, he’s ready to measure his Spartans against an opponent he hasn’t faced since 2013.
Even with a gap in the rivalry, there’s familiarity. Whether it be the common path the coaches took or the geographical connection that comes with sharing a border and a recruiting base, Dantonio knows Notre Dame as well as the Irish know Michigan State.
And that should make for an interesting weekend for the Spartans head coach, as he sees how ready his young team is for a big challenge.