Purdue Week 3 Depth Chart vs. No. 18 Notre Dame

After a week off, Purdue returns to the field at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. The Boilermakers are going to have their hands full, hosting No. 18 Notre Dame.

Saturday marks the renewal of an old in-state rivalry between the Boilermakers and Fighting Irish. Purdue and Notre Dame last played in 2021, a 27-13 victory for the Irish in South Bend. This year marks the first game at Ross-Ade Stadium between the two teams since 2013.

Coach Ryan Walters says this is a game he's had "circled on his calendar," as Purdue will have a chance to make a statement with a win. Can the Boilers improve to 2-0 on the year and take down Notre Dame for the first time since 2007?

Earlier this week, Purdue released its depth chart for the Week 3 matchup. Here's the rundown:

Offense

Defense

Special teams

Quick depth chart notes

Unfortunately, Purdue will still be without wide receiver CJ Smith and cornerback Nyland Green. Both suffered injuries in fall camp and missed the season opener against Indiana State.

Walters was hopeful that Smith and Green would be ready to play against the Fighting Irish with an extra week to get healthy. But he doesn't want to put either player at risk for further injury, so it's unlikely either sees the field this weekend.

Both Smith and Green were projected starters entering the 2024 season.

Purdue does get some more depth at receiver with the return of Kam Brown, who also missed the season opener against Indiana State with injury. He's listed on the two-deep, behnd Jahmal Edrine.