Their record is 6-1, with the loss coming to MSU last year. That's the same record that ND had in home night games from 1982-1990 (2-1 under Faust and 4-0 under Holtz, including 3-0 vs. Michigan). So it seems to help them, but it's unclear that the advantage is significant when compared to 3:30 pm start times. Michigan fans have previously complained that the crowd is dead for noon start times. I doubt MSU will have that problem when they host the Skunkweasels at noon this Saturday.