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Throwback Thursday: Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS Michigan State, 1987
- Notre Dame opened its 100th football season with a 31–8 win over Michigan State, signaling a strong start to the milestone year.
- Tim Brown accounted for 275 all-purpose yards, including two punt returns for touchdowns within 2:01 of each other.
- Brown’s first punt return TD came in 2:01 of the first quarter, giving Notre Dame a 12-point lead early in the game.
- Brown described planning the first return against an overextended MSU punt coverage, influencing the season’s momentum.
- Notre Dame’s defense pressured Michigan State repeatedly, with eight sacks and multiple turnovers shaping the game.
- Coach Lou Holtz praised the team, highlighting its balance across special teams, defense, and offense.
- Lorenzo White and a strong Spartan defense provided a competitive test, but Notre Dame controlled the game.
- The win helped set the tone for Notre Dame’s season as a statement of its football program’s future potential.
- The game featured a 57-yard pass from Michigan State to Andre Rison for MSU’s lone score late in the game.
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