Notre Dame shuts out Purdue in rainy 1993 matchup

On September 25, 1993, Notre Dame defeated Purdue 17-0 in West Lafayette amid challenging weather conditions. The game was scoreless at halftime, with both teams struggling offensively. Notre Dame's Kevin McDougal had a tough first half but the Irish defense held firm against Purdue's attempts to score. The win marked Lou Holtz's continued success against Purdue, as it was one of the closer encounters during his tenure. Purdue had hoped to upset the fourth-ranked Fighting Irish but failed to capitalize on opportunities.

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