Purdue football struggles in defeat to Notre Dame with poor report card grades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Purdue football faced a heavy defeat against Notre Dame, losing 49-10 on September 26. The Boilermakers failed to establish any offensive rhythm, with Ryan Browne completing 64.3% of his passes for only 111 yards. Purdue’s defense struggled throughout, allowing multiple explosive plays, and the coaching staff was criticized for uninspired performance. Special teams managed a field goal, but overall, the team posted disappointing grades after the game.
- •Purdue loses 49-10 to Notre Dame.
- •The Boilermakers average only 3.2 yards per play.
- •Notre Dame's offense records 11 explosive plays against Purdue's defense.
- •Purdue's overall team grades reflect significant struggles across all areas.
- •The loss extends Purdue's winless streak against top-ranked opponents.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Report card grades keep Purdue football held back in loss to Notre Dame
"Purdue football suffered another embarrassing loss to Notre Dame. How did the Boilermakers grade out in the blowout setback?
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