SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Charlie Weis figures more than half his team doesn't know about Michigan State's recent history at Notre Dame Stadium. He's going to make sure that changes.

He's going to make sure the Irish (1-1) are aware that the last time the Spartans (1-1) lost in South Bend was back in 1993 when Lou Holtz was coach. He's going to make sure they know the six straight wins by Michigan State is the longest streak by an opponent since the stadium opened in 1930.

It took Weis less than 15 seconds into his weekly news conference yesterday, long before any questions were asked, to bring up the streak.

"That's one stat I'm certainly well aware of," Weis said.

The coach always has a list of Top 10 things for his players to focus on each week. He said that streak will be high on the list. And he knows the Spartans are coming off a shocking 29-27 loss to Central Michigan.

"Probably the best point I can make is to say, 'If you think this team is going to come in here after losing last week feeling like they have no chance to beat you?' " Weis said. "Well, the last six times they have come in here they have done it. So they have plenty of evidence that they've done it."

If Weis wants to add a little fuel to the fire, he could mention how four years ago, after the Spartans won, some Michigan State players planted the school flag on the field at Notre Dame Stadium, or how the Spartans have won nine of the last 12 in the series.

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USC's Barkley misses practice: Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley is still unable to throw in practice, increasing the possibility the freshman might miss the No. 3 Trojans' upcoming game at Washington.

Barkley has a bone bruise in his right shoulder from last week's victory at Ohio State. Sophomore Aaron Corp worked with the first-team offense yesterday while Barkley was held out of throwing drills. Coach Pete Carroll won't set a deadline for naming a starting quarterback, but he praised Corp's practice performance.

Safety Taylor Mays also missed practice for the second straight day with a sprained right knee ligament. Mays plans to suit up on Saturday before deciding whether to play.

Four UCLA players suspended: UCLA has suspended four football players for violating team rules, sidelining them for Saturday's home game against Kansas State.

Starting cornerback Courtney Viney was suspended by coach Rick Neuheisel along with running back Milton Knox and receivers Morrell Presley and Randall Carroll. The school didn't specify the nature of the rule violations or length of the punishment. The players will be allowed to practice during the suspension.