Notre Dame Improves To 4-0

Sept. 21, 2002

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Tyrone Willingham meets with Michigan State head football coach Bobby Williams before the start of their game. (AP Photo/Nick Short)

Carlyle Holiday receives a 30-yard pass from receiver Arnaz Battle at the Michigan State 18-yard-line during the first quarter. Notre Dame scored three plays later. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tyrone Willingham yells out from the sidelines during the game with Michigan State. (AP Photo/Nick Short)

Running back Ryan Grant coasts into the endzone for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Running back Ryan Grant is congratulated by teammate Omar Jenkins after Grant's first quarter touchdown. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Linebacker Courtney Watson stops Michigan State tailback Dawan Moss during the first quarter. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Receiver Maurice Stovall beats Michigan State cornerback DeMario Suggs for a touchdown in the second quarter. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Tyrone Willingham prepares to talk to his team during the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pat Dillingham hands off against Michigan State during the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Arnaz Battle breaks down the field for a touchdown against Michigan State during the final minutes of play at Spartan Stadium. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Arnaz Battle breaks down the field for a touchdown against Michigan State during the final minutes of play at Spartan Stadium. (AP Photo/Nick Short)

Arnaz Battle breaks into the endzone for a touchdown against Michigan State during the final minutes of play at Spartan Stadium. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Arnaz Battle celebrates his touchdown against Michigan State with a teammate during the final minutes of play at Spartan Stadium. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Notre Dame mascot Mike Macaluso jumps into the arms of guard Ryan Gillis after the Irish defeated Michigan State 21-17. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Notre Dame football players celebrate their 21-17 win over Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. (AP Photo/Nick Short)