Notre Dame beats Purdue 49-10 to reach 4-0

Notre Dame defeated Purdue 49-10 on September 26 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, according to a postgame account, improving the Fighting Irish’s record to 4-0 and dropping the Boilermakers to 1-3. The result capped Notre Dame’s September schedule unbeaten, while Purdue’s defense struggled to slow the visitors’ offense. Notre Dame built a 35-0 halftime lead and finished with 446 total yards, the postgame account reported. Five players scored touchdowns in the first half. Quarterback C.J. Carr threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, while receiver Micah Gilbert caught a 27-yard scoring pass and running back Aneyas Williams added a touchdown on the ground. The Irish also scored on defense. Defensive end Bryce Young recorded two sacks, and his second sack forced a fumble that Drayk Bowen returned for a touchdown. Notre Dame’s defense held Purdue to 12 rushing yards in the first half and 90 total yards before halftime, according to the account. Purdue’s offense had an opportunity to respond early in the second half after linebacker Charles Correa intercepted Carr and returned the ball to the Notre Dame 31-yard line. Purdue did not score on the ensuing possession.