Notre Dame vs Purdue Picks and Prediction – 9/14/2024

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish head to Purdue this week to take on the Boilermakers. Notre Dame is 1-1 on the season after losing their home opener to Northern Illinois 16-14. The Irish are 1-0 on the road this season beating Texas A&M on the road in their season debut. Notre Dame last played Purdue back in 2021 when they won 27-13. Stay up to date with our experts College Football Picks. 

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are led by QB Riley Leonard. Leonard hasn't thrown a touchdown yet this season but has thrown 2 interceptions. Leonard has thrown for 321 yards, rushed for 79 yards, and has 1 rushing touchdown on the season. Running back Jeremiyah Love leads the Irish on the ground this season with 170 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns. 

The Purdue Boilermakers are 1-0 on the season. Purdue beat Indiana State 49-0 in their lone game of the season. QB Hudson Card has 273 passing yards and 4 touchdowns on the year. Running Back Devin Mockobee led Purdue in the win with 89 yards on 11 carries. 

The Purdue Boilermakers had 591 total offense in their win this season. Purdue allowed just 162 yards in the win as well. The Boilermakers had four different players catch touchdowns in the win. WR Max Klare led Purdue with 5 receptions for 71 yards. 

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost in the season home opener last week. Notre Dame will try to regroup as they enter to take on a tough Purdue team. The Boilermakers have had an extra week to prepare for this game. Watch for Purdue to try to copycat what Northern Illinois did last week against the Irish. Take the free points until the Irish show they are a good team. Final Score Prediction, Notre Dame Fighting Irish win but the Purdue Boilermakers cover ATS 24-20.