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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame’s first victory of the season came in wild fashion, as the Irish rolled past Purdue 56–30 in a five-hour marathon that featured a 90-minute rain delay, a kick return touchdown, and even a defensive score. It wasn’t perfect—especially in the first half—but the defense found its footing after halftime. The Irish pitched a third-quarter shutout, clamped down on the run game by holding the Boilermakers to just 76 yards on the ground, and showed flashes of improved pressure up front while working in younger players in the secondary.

Freshman quarterback CJ Carr delivered his cleanest performance yet, going 10 for 12 for 223 yards and two touchdowns wi

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