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After shutting out Michigan 31-0 last week, Notre Dame will look to improve to 3-0 for the second time in three years – a feat the Irish haven’t accomplished since a four-year run of opening at 3-0 from 1987-90.
But in order to get there, Notre Dame will need to get by in-state rival Purdue at a neutral site game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Even though, on paper, Notre Dame will enter as a heavy-favorite, Purdue always plays the Irish tough, and could upset a Notre Dame coming off a huge win.
Here’s what you need to know about the game and how to watch it.
How to Watch on TV & Online
TV: NBC has the telecast at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time
LIVE STREAM: NBC Sports Live Extra will stream the game in the U.S.
About the Game
Following back-to-back 31-point victories, Notre Dame is on the verge of cracking the top 10. That kind of move would likely ignite talk of Notre Dame being back in the national championship mix.
Meanwhile, Purdue is looking for its first signature win under second-year coach Darrell Hazell and a chance to regain some confidence. And while the Boilermakers’ enter the game with several question marks, only two teams (USC and Michigan State) have beaten the Irish more than Purdue has. And after Saturday’s game, the series, which began in 1896, goes on a five-year hiatus.
Heavy’s Pick
Notre Dame 24, Purdue 3
Notre Dame’s defense looked extremely tough against Michigan last week, and Purdue’s offense doesn’t possess any real threats to the Irish. In what will be a close, low-scoring game early on, the Irish offense will pull away at the end.
