Notre Dame at Purdue

Saturday, September 27, 1969. Purdue kept the Shillelagh Trophy

No. 16 Purdue beat No. 9 Notre Dame 28–⁠14. It was their 41st meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 23–⁠16–⁠2 as played.

Away9Notre Dame8–⁠2–⁠1 in 1969
14
Home16Purdue8–⁠2 in 1969
28

FinalHigh 71°F, low 48°F, 0.15 in. of rainAttendance 68,179

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Purdue 56% to win. Purdue pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 60–⁠26–⁠2; as played, 62–⁠26–⁠2 in 90 meetings, counting the 49 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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