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Notre Dame football secures dominant win over Purdue, 49-10

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Notre Dame football secures dominant win over Purdue, 49-10

Summary

Notre Dame football secured a decisive 49-10 victory over Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 26. The No. 3 Irish took control early, scoring often and allowing Purdue little hope of a comeback. This win marks Notre Dame's fourth straight this season and their 14th consecutive victory overall. The game also highlighted Notre Dame's offensive depth, with successful play-calling and execution occurring even with injuries impacting their roster. Looking ahead, the Irish's success sets the stage for a challenging October schedule as they face tougher opponents.

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By the Numbers

•Notre Dame improves to 4-0 this season and 14 straight wins overall.
•CJ Carr threw his first interception of the season early in the second half.
•The Irish scored 28 points in the first half and dominated play.
•Purdue falls to 1-3, struggling after losing 11 consecutive games to Notre Dame.
•Notre Dame prepares for a more challenging schedule in October.

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Notre Dame football closed out its Big Ten portion of the 2026 schedule with yet another game on cruise control against an overmatched opponent.
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