Notre Dame vs. Purdue: Comprehensive Game Preview and Key Insights

Notre Dame faces a sudden must-win at Purdue on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know about the game.

Nick Shepkowski | Sep 13, 2024

Notre Dame defensive lineman Jason Onye (47) reacts after a Northern Illinois field goal during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend. / Michael Clubb / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Notre Dame vs. Purdue: Quarterback Drama for Irish

Notre Dame enters the Purdue matchup with questions at quarterback after a tough game by Riley Leonard where he also suffered an injury to his non-throwing shoulder.

Leonard has completed 38 of 62 passes on the year but is yet to throw a touchdown and threw two interceptions in the upset loss to Northern Illinois.

On Thursday, Marcus Freeman discussed Leonard's health and made it perfectly clear that he remains Notre Dame's starting quarterback.

Published Sep 13, 2024

NICK SHEPKOWSKI