Notre Dame faces Purdue in Week 4 matchup on September 26, 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Notre Dame Fighting Irish will visit Purdue on September 26, 2026, at a time to be determined. Both teams are looking to improve after disappointing 2025 seasons that saw them miss bowl games. Notre Dame, led by fourth-year head coach Marcus Freeman, finished with a 10-2 record last season, while Purdue is seeking to disrupt that trend. The Fighting Irish return key players, including quarterback CJ Carr and running back Aneyas Williams, while their defense features standout Boubacar Traore and leading tackler Drayk Bowen. The context of this matchup highlights the growing rivalry between the programs, particularly after their competitive games last season.
- •Notre Dame's last season record: 10-2
- •Purdue seeks to bounce back from missing a bowl game
- •CJ Carr returns at quarterback for Notre Dame
- •Boubacar Traore leads the Notre Dame defense
- •Game set for September 26, 2026, in West Lafayette
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Opponent Preview: Week 4 – Notre Dame Fighting Irish
"Notre Dame, like Purdue, is looking to bounce back after not playing a postseason game in 2025. That’s how I’m trying to sell this one.
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