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MSU Game Answers Whether Notre Dame is Evolving or Devolving

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This weekend is a huge moment for Notre Dame and Brian Kelly in 2013 and beyond. Are the Irish headed back to the BK era of 2010 and 2011, when they sputtered in the big games (Michigan, USC, Stanford), got behind early, and gave up big plays? Or will this team come together against MSU and beyond by proving they’re more like 2012: making plays in big games, tackling in the open field, catching a few breaks, and finding ways to win? DarkSideofGreen breaks down the four keys to the Irish keeping pace with the 2012 squad and avoiding another disappointing season.