Notre Dame Dominates Purdue After Upset Loss

Notre Dame football rebounded from a shocking loss to Northern Illinois by dominating Purdue 66-7. The Irish, led by quarterback Riley Leonard's 100 rushing yards and three touchdowns, held Purdue to just 72 total yards in the first half and a 42-0 halftime lead. Coach Marcus Freeman’s team executed a varied offensive strategy, with significant contributions from Jeremiyah Love, who extended his scoring streak with a 48-yard touchdown run. Notre Dame's defense, spearheaded by coordinator Al Golden, pressured Purdue’s QB Hudson Card, forcing a pick-six and preventing any third-down conversions in the first half. Despite losing three starters to injury, Notre Dame demonstrated resilience and depth. This victory marks their seventh consecutive win following a loss, maintaining Freeman's record of avoiding back-to-back defeats.