Michigan State vs Notre Dame 2003- Spartans take down the Irish 22-16 in South Bend, Indiana.

Spartans beat the Irish in rivalry game.The Spartans took control a 71 yard touchdown run by Jaren Hayes, who ran for 109 yards on 19 carries and had two catches for 18 yards. Linebacker Greg Taplin also returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown for the Spartans in their sixth victory in the past seven games against the Irish. The game marked the first significant playing time for Brady Quinn, who took over for Carlyle Holiday, giving the Irish a spark leading them to a late touchdown to tighten the game and the final score.