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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame football team (3-0) powered past Michigan State (2-1), 27-10, on a rainy evening in sold-out Notre Dame Stadium. Holding a 17-10 lead at halftime, the Irish, in similar fashion to their season-opening victory over Wisconsin in Lambeau Field three weeks ago, rode a physical and dominating second half en route to a comfortable win. Notre Dame outscored Michigan State 10-0 in the second half and held the Spartans to 40 total yards and zero rushing yards in the game’s final 30 minutes. Junior wide receiver Micah Gilbert enjoyed a break-out career-best day for Notre Dame, catching eight passes for 170 yards including a 61-yard explosive on the game’s first play. Nolan James Jr. rushed for a career-high 121 yards on 25 carries. Notre Dame’s defense intercepted Michigan State twice and posted three sacks, which included two key back-to-back plays to seize defensive control of the game early in the fourth quarter. Among the many standouts on the Irish defense was senior safety Luke Talich , who finished the game with three tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, an interception, a sack and a pass broken up.