Purdue QB Ryan Browne prepares for rematch against Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Ryan Browne, Purdue's quarterback, is gearing up for a rematch with Notre Dame at Ross-Ade Stadium this weekend. Browne has improved significantly, ranking second in FBS with 341 passing yards per game and holding a 73.3% completion rate. Despite Purdue's 1-2 record, Browne has passed for seven touchdowns with only one interception this season. Last year's matchup saw him throw for 250 yards, contributing to a 56-30 defeat. Notre Dame's coach, Marcus Freeman, acknowledged Browne's growth and anticipates adjustments based on past encounters.
- •Ryan Browne is starting for Purdue against Notre Dame again.
- •Browne ranks second in FBS for passing yards per game.
- •Purdue has lost its last two games against Wake Forest and UCLA.
- •Browne threw for 250 yards in last year's 56-30 loss to Notre Dame.
- •Marcus Freeman highlights Browne's improved decision-making and patience.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Much-improved Purdue QB Ryan Browne heads for rematch with Notre Dame
"Ryan Browne is set to become just the sixth quarterback to start against Notre Dame in consecutive seasons since Marcus Freeman’s arrival in 2021.
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