Tight end Dion Sims celebrates a touchdown reception in the second quarter.

Cornerback Darqueze Dennard attempts to trip up Notre Dame’s Theo Riddick.

Linebacker Max Bullough flushes Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees out of the pocket.

Tight end Brian Linthicum is upended after getting hit following a reception.

Fullback Todd Anderson hauls in a pass before being hit by Notre Dame’s Harrison Smith.

Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees is chased by nosetackle Kevin Pickelman.

Notre Dame’s Robert Blanton (12) intercepts a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins on the six yard line and returned it 82 yards to the Michigan State 12 yard line late in the fourth quarter.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins stands on the sidelines in the waning moments of the fourth quarter after throwing an interception late in the Notre Dame game.