Watch Notre Dame and Michigan State’s bands come together after September 11

Notre Dame has shared two archival videos from the teams’ September 22, 2001 meeting, including their joint performance of Amazing Grace.

By Irish Desk / 2 sources / Published September 15, 2026 / Updated September 15, 2026

Before Notre Dame and Michigan State meet again, the Irish have shared a moment from the rivalry that carries meaning well beyond the score. Two archival videos revisit the pregame ceremony on September 22, 2001, eleven days after the September 11 attacks.
The first features the Notre Dame and Michigan State marching bands performing Amazing Grace together. The second preserves the broader pregame ceremony. Notre Dame republished both on September 11, 2026.
These are historical clips from the 2001 game, gathered here ahead of this year’s matchup. Start with the joint band performance below, then watch the ceremony in full.
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Notre Dame and Michigan State bands perform Amazing Grace — September 22, 2001
Archival performance republished by Notre Dame September 11, 2026.
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Notre Dame–Michigan State pregame ceremony — September 22, 2001
Official archival pregame ceremony, republished September 11, 2026.
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