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Notre Dame vs. Purdue Predictions: Flashback to 2022 for Notre Dame

Nathan Erbach

Marcus Freeman Notre Dame led football teams typically respond well to failure and poorly to success and that’s been talked about ad nauseam this week. 

I don’t expect it to be easy against Purdue. In fact, I think this game parallels the Cal game from 2022 after Notre Dame lost to Marshall. 

Throw in the fact that it’s a rivalry game, and I see a somewhat ugly game where ND improves, but it still doesn’t look perfect on offense

However, if Notre Dame is stubborn regarding the Leonard injury, all bets are off. 

Notre Dame 24, Purdue 17

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Notre Dame vs. Purdue Predictions: Fourth Quarter Thriller

Mason Plummer

The offense has been dreadful recently and I don’t necessarily expect it to be fixed in one week. The Irish will rely on the run to try and squeak out a win against a Purdue team trying to bury Notre Dame’s season entirely.

This one goes into the 4th quarter and the Irish kick a field goal late to seal it. It’s gonna be another nerve wracking one that is closer than it should be, against a team Notre Dame is MUCH more talented than. 

At this point though, Marcus Freeman is doing anything he can to go 1-0 on the week. He won’t necessarily care how pretty it looks.

Notre Dame wins an ugly one.

Notre Dame 24, Purdue 14

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Notre Dame vs. Purdue Predictions: Irish Defense Returns to Form

John Kennedy

After a devastating home loss to Northern Illinois last week, Notre Dame heads to West Lafayette to take on Purdue. After the first 2 weeks of play that were complete opposites of one another, I don't feel anyone can be sure what to expect from this Irish team.

That being said, I do think the Irish defense will look more like themselves this week while the offense will still struggle but manage to do enough to get the win behind some big plays made by the running backs. This game will be frustrating and unfulfilling, but a much-needed win.  

Notre Dame 24, Purdue 13

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Notre Dame vs. Purdue Predictions: Marcus Freeman Bounces Back

Nick Shepkowski

Notre Dame teams have certainly had plenty of disappointing losses under Marcus Freeman but to everyone's credit, since the Marshall upset in 2022, Notre Dame has not lost two games consecutively.

Purdue lit up Indiana State two weeks ago and is coming off a bye week. I expect Purdue to be playing with big-time energy early but Notre Dame's defense to do a good job holding them in check.

Riley Leonard starts, has moments, but leaves the game still with many questions in a Notre Dame win.

Notre Dame 27, Purdue 13

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