Marcus Freeman stresses rivalry history ahead of Notre Dame’s matchup against Michigan State

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – A historic Midwest rivalry is renewed under the lights this Saturday. Notre Dame welcomes Michigan State to town for a prime-time clash with the coveted Megaphone Trophy on the line. The longtime rivals last played in 2017, when Notre Dame won 38-18 in East Lansing. As modern college football continues to change by the day, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman wants his players to fully understand the generations of bad blood and tradition that accompany this matchup. Freeman says playing for a rivalry trophy gives his squad something tangible to fight for — and…