Where to watch Michigan State vs. Notre Dame football for free today

The No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish host the Michigan State Spartans Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC, which you can stream free on DIRECTV.

Tonight’s matchup: Michigan State Spartans vs. No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

When: Saturday, Sep. 19, 7:30 p.m. ET

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial)

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No. 3 Notre Dame puts its unbeaten record on the line Saturday night when the Fighting Irish host Michigan State at Notre Dame Stadium in the renewal of a long-standing regional rivalry. Both teams enter the matchup 2-0, but Notre Dame arrives with College Football Playoff aspirations after dominant victories over Wisconsin and Rice, while Michigan State is looking for a signature nonconference win under new coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Notre Dame has impressed on both sides of the ball through the opening two weeks. Quarterback C.J. Carr has completed more than 71% of his passes for 492 yards and six touchdowns without an interception, helping the Irish average 46.5 points per game.

The defense has been equally dominant, allowing just 6.5 points per contest and ranking among the nation’s leaders against both the run and pass. Marcus Freeman’s team is coming off a 52-0 victory over Rice and has outscored its first two opponents by a combined 93-13 margin.

Michigan State has quietly enjoyed a strong start of its own. The Spartans are averaging 32.5 points per game and have been powered by a balanced offense led by quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and running back Cam Edwards, who has rushed for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Michigan State’s defense has also been solid, allowing just 13.5 points per game while surrendering fewer than 250 total yards per contest.

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