Purdue at Notre Dame

Saturday, September 28, 1968. Purdue kept the Shillelagh Trophy

No. 1 Purdue beat No. 2 Notre Dame 37–⁠22. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 23–⁠15–⁠2 as played.

Away1Purdue8–⁠2 in 1968
37
Home2Notre Dame7–⁠2–⁠1 in 1968
22

FinalHigh 67°F, low 44°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 65% to win. Purdue won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 60–⁠26–⁠2; as played, 62–⁠26–⁠2 in 90 meetings, counting the 50 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Notre Dame 49, Purdue 10
2025Notre Dame 56, Purdue 30
2024Notre Dame 66, Purdue 7
2021Notre Dame 27, Purdue 13
2014Notre Dame 30, Purdue 14
2013Notre Dame 31, Purdue 24

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