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Purdue-Notre Dame Suspended Due to Weather

Originally posted on Purdue Boilermakers on SI
By Dustin Schutte | Last updated Sep 20, 2025 5:19 PM ET

For a second straight week, Purdue is having to fight through a weather delay. This time, lightning was seen in South Bend with 1:31 remaining in the first half and Notre Dame owning a 28-13 advantage in South Bend.

The field was cleared at Notre Dame Stadium after lightning was spotted in the area. In these situations, gameplay is suspended for 30 minutes after each strike of lightning in the area. It's unknown how long the delay is expected to last in South Bend.

Last week, Purdue's Big Ten opener against USC was delayed by more than three hours due to inclement weather. The game was initially scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff, but the game didn't begin until approximately 6:45 p.m. ET because of the weather.

Because play was suspended so close to halftime, the two teams will either have a truncated halftime break or the game will go immediately into the third quarter once the second quarter concludes.

Purdue will have the ball on the Notre Dame 19-yard line, facing a 2nd-and-10 when the game resumes.

Saturday's game between Purdue and Notre Dame is the 89th meeting between the two rivals. The Irish own a 60-26-2 advantage in the all-time series and have won nine straight matchups. Purdue's last victory over Notre Dame came in 2007 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

This is the first time the Boilermakers and Fighting Irish have played in South Bend since the 2021 season, a 27-13 victory for Notre Dame.

This article first appeared on Purdue Boilermakers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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