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As far as statements go, they dont come much bigger or bolder than the one made by Sydney and superstar forward Lance Franklin with their stunning second-half onslaught against St Kilda on Saturday night.The Swans led by five points at halftime at Etihad Stadium but then showed the rest of the competition the sort of irresistible, high-intensity footy theyre capable of, outscoring the Saints 15 goals to four on their way to a 70-point demolition.It was just a really powerful second half ... just a fantastic second half, Swans coach John Longmire said.We probably got our hardness right, which was good, and our pressure on the opposition was good and then we were able to use the ball going forward (as well).We were able to get a combination of the hardness and the effort but also a bit of the finish and the composure.That mix in the second half really stood out to us.And with just two games left until finals, Franklin hit peak form with a brilliant 28-disposal, six-goal display as the Swans emphatically consolidated their hold on second spot.Buddy grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck after a hotly-contested first half with 15 possessions and three goals in an inspired third-term effort.He had a pretty reasonable third quarter ... he was getting involved up the ground - that was the thing that we noticed, Longmire said.Thats what makes him a good player - he can play right up the ground and then be so useful going into the forward 50.It was a pretty handy quarter.But while Franklin was an obvious standout, Sydney had winners all over the ground.Dan Hannebery, Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker dominated the stoppages after halftime with Callum Mills and Aliir Aliir eye-catching in defence.And if the Swans werent looking formidable enough heading into September, Longmire confirmed they will most likely welcome back Kurt Tippett from a long-term hamstring injury against North Melbourne next week. 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But we found a way and our guys kept playing.Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the Irish would have had a chance if not for missed tackles, a problem thats plagued them in both losses this season.We had great situation there late to make a couple tackles, and we just simply didnt make it, he said.Tyler OConnor, a fifth-year senior making his third career start, was 19 of 26 passing for 241 yards, two touchdowns and one interception on a deflected pass. He said beating the Irish, the team he grew up cheering for was a dream come true.I didnt even dream about it, it was so surreal, to come in here and play and start in a game, and then take a knee in Notre Dame Stadium, and throw up your hands and realize youve won. Its a tremendous feeling, he said.Gerald Holmes ran for 100 yards and two touchdowns, including a 73-yard score, saying he was inspired by the death of his grandmother.I was in the middle of meetings and I broke out in tears and ran out. But I knew I had a game today and I got the motivation from her to come out here and ball, he said.He credited the offensive line for his big run.They probably blocked the best they ever have since Ive been here, he said.Dantonio said he couldnt recall the last time the Spartans dominated as they had late in the second quarter and early in the third.It got tougher and tougher in the fourth quarter running the football. ... They kept playing and fought their way back into the football game right there at the end.Kelly said the miistakes were too much.ddddddddddddWe got too far behind. When you get into that kind of hole its hard to dig out of, he said.POLL IMPLICATIONSMICHIGAN STATE: The Spartans record streak of being ranked will stretch to 45 straight weeks, dating back to Oct. 27, 2013 with the win over the Irish and they are likely to move up in the AP poll.NOTRE DAME: With two losses in the first three games for the first time since 2011, the Irish could fall out of the poll for the first time since the end of the 2014 season.THE TAKEAWAYMICHIGAN STATE: Michigan States offense showed there was no need for concern after an unimpressive opening-game victory over FCS Furman, beating Notre Dame to end a three-game losing streak to the Irish. Good pressure by Michigan States front seven and good coverage by the secondary kept Kizer scrambling at times and the Irish couldnt get their running game going.NOTRE DAME: Mistakes hurt the Irish from the start, with an opening kickoff return for a touchdown by C.J. 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