Notre Dame at Purdue
Saturday, September 22, 1979. Purdue took the Shillelagh Trophy from Notre Dame Share
No. 17 Purdue beat No. 5 Notre Dame 28–22. It was their 51st meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 31–18–2 as played.
FinalAttendance 70,567
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Notre Dame 57% to win. Purdue pulled the upset.
The series
Every Notre Dame–Purdue gameOfficially, Notre Dame leads 60–26–2; as played, 62–26–2 in 90 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.
| 2026 | Notre Dame 49, Purdue 10 | |
| 2025 | Notre Dame 56, Purdue 30 | |
| 2024 | Notre Dame 66, Purdue 7 | |
| 2021 | Notre Dame 27, Purdue 13 | |
| 2014 | Notre Dame 30, Purdue 14 | |
| 2013 | Notre Dame 31, Purdue 24 |
Around this game
Notre Dame
- Next gamevs. Michigan StateSept. 29, 1979
- SeasonNotre Dame in 1979
- ProgramNotre Dame history and records
Purdue
- Next gamevs. OregonSept. 29, 1979
- SeasonPurdue in 1979
- ProgramPurdue history and records