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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Barry Odom before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue interim president Mitch Daniels talks with students before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers athletic director Tommy McClelland and former NFL player and Purdue alumni Drew Brees before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads his team onto the field before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to pass in the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; at Ross-Ade Stadium.Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Asaad Waseem (19) is pulled out of bounds by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback DJ McKinney (2) ahead of wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) and safety Joey O'Brien (20) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; at Ross-Ade Stadium.Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Asaad Waseem (19) is pulled down by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback DJ McKinney (2) ahead of wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) and safety Joey O'Brien (20) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) runs the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) defends in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) and safety Adon Shuler (8) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) makes a catch ahead of Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Hudauri Hines (4) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) and cornerback Leonard Moore (15) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) and safety Adon Shuler (8) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers cheerleaders in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker Micah Drescher (36) kicks the ball as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Anthony Speca (16) defends in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Mylan Graham (3) is unable to pull in a pass under pressure from Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Smiley Bradford (1) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Hudauri Hines (4) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) runs the ball against Purdue Boilermakers defensive back John Slaughter (13) and defensive back Justin Denson Jr. (21) in the second quarterat Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Armel Mukam (88) reacts after a sack in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Jesse Watson (10) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Brandon Logan (25) in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Evans Chuba (1) attempts a pass in the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Cooper Flanagan (87) runs for a touchdown on a reception in the fourth quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) hurdles over Purdue Boilermakers defensive back John Slaughter (13) for a first down in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano (92) kicks a field goal on a hold from punter Dylan Drennan (42) as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Tionne Gray (0) attempts a block in the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) runs the ball as he is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylen Sneed (3) in the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers cheerleaders in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) attempts a pass under pressure from Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Armel Mukam (88) in the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Charles Correa (5) reacts ahead of linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) after an interception in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) runs the ball as running back Nolan James Jr. (2) defends against Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) attempts a pass in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) is pulled out of bounds by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback DJ McKinney (2) as wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby (0) and linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) defend in the second quarterat Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback DJ McKinney (2) as wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby (0) defends in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) reacts after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) reacts ahead of linebacker Jaylen Sneed (3) after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) is sacked by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) as defensive line Boubacar Traore (5) and offensive line Nuku Mafi (68) defend in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) is sacked by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) as defensive line Boubacar Traore (5) and offensive line Nuku Mafi (68) defend in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) is sacked by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Barry Odom before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue interim president Mitch Daniels talks with students before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers athletic director Tommy McClelland and former NFL player and Purdue alumni Drew Brees before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads his team onto the field before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to pass in the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; at Ross-Ade Stadium.Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Asaad Waseem (19) is pulled out of bounds by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback DJ McKinney (2) ahead of wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) and safety Joey O'Brien (20) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; at Ross-Ade Stadium.Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Asaad Waseem (19) is pulled down by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback DJ McKinney (2) ahead of wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) and safety Joey O'Brien (20) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) runs the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) defends in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) and safety Adon Shuler (8) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) makes a catch ahead of Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Hudauri Hines (4) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) and cornerback Leonard Moore (15) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) and safety Adon Shuler (8) in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers cheerleaders in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker Micah Drescher (36) kicks the ball as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Anthony Speca (16) defends in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Mylan Graham (3) is unable to pull in a pass under pressure from Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Smiley Bradford (1) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Hudauri Hines (4) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) runs the ball against Purdue Boilermakers defensive back John Slaughter (13) and defensive back Justin Denson Jr. (21) in the second quarterat Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Armel Mukam (88) reacts after a sack in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Jesse Watson (10) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Brandon Logan (25) in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Evans Chuba (1) attempts a pass in the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Cooper Flanagan (87) runs for a touchdown on a reception in the fourth quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) hurdles over Purdue Boilermakers defensive back John Slaughter (13) for a first down in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Will Purdue continue to play Notre Dame football series? Speculation continues
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano (92) kicks a field goal on a hold from punter Dylan Drennan (42) as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Tionne Gray (0) attempts a block in the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) runs the ball as he is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylen Sneed (3) in the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers cheerleaders in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) attempts a pass under pressure from Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Armel Mukam (88) in the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Charles Correa (5) reacts ahead of linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) after an interception in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) runs the ball as running back Nolan James Jr. (2) defends against Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) attempts a pass in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) is pulled out of bounds by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback DJ McKinney (2) as wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby (0) and linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) defend in the second quarterat Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback DJ McKinney (2) as wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby (0) defends in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) reacts after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) reacts ahead of linebacker Jaylen Sneed (3) after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) is sacked by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) as defensive line Boubacar Traore (5) and offensive line Nuku Mafi (68) defend in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) is sacked by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) as defensive line Boubacar Traore (5) and offensive line Nuku Mafi (68) defend in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame dominates Purdue football as CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, defense lead way
Sep 26, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) is sacked by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Aaron Ferguson, Indianapolis Star
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Indianapolis Star
Purdue football hosts Notre Dame at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday with Drew Brees in attendance.
