Boubacar Traore leads No. 3 Notre Dame's defense in return to Purdue

Defensive end Boubacar Traore and No. 3 Notre Dame (3-0) return to Purdue (1-2) on Saturday. Traore, who impressed during his last visit with a touchdown on his first interception, continues to seek improvement. He has contributed significantly to Notre Dame’s defense with two sacks and three tackles for loss this season. Traore aims to bolster the Irish defense as they face Purdue's effective passing attack led by quarterback Ryan Browne. This matchup is part of the ongoing Battle for the Shillelagh rivalry.

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