Notre Dame and Purdue prepare for 90th meeting for Shillelagh Trophy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Notre Dame and Purdue are set to face off at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET in their annual rivalry game for the Shillelagh Trophy. This matchup marks the 90th meeting between the two teams, with Notre Dame leading the series 59-26-2. The rivalry began in 1896, and after a hiatus, the teams resumed their annual meetings in 2024. Notre Dame has dominated in recent years, winning the last two matchups convincingly, including a 66-7 victory in 2024 and a 56-30 win in 2025.
- •Match scheduled for September 30 at Ross-Ade Stadium.
- •Notre Dame leads series 59-26-2.
- •Teams resumed annual meetings in 2024 after a hiatus.
- •Notre Dame won last two matchups decisively.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame vs. Purdue: History of the battle for Shillelagh Trophy
"Ahead of Saturday’s showdown, revisit the defining games, trophy tradition and enduring history behind Notre Dame’s in-state rivalry with Purdue.
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