Notre Dame at Purdue
Saturday, September 26, 1981. Purdue took the Shillelagh Trophy from Notre Dame Share
Purdue beat No. 13 Notre Dame 15–14. It was their 53rd meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 32–19–2 as played.
FinalAttendance 70,007
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Purdue 55% to win. Purdue pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Notre Dame–Purdue gameOfficially, Notre Dame leads 60–26–2; as played, 62–26–2 in 90 meetings, counting the 37 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 StateOct. 3, 1981
- SeasonNotre Dame in 1981
- ProgramNotre Dame history and records
Purdue
- Next gameat WisconsinOct. 3, 1981
- SeasonPurdue in 1981
- ProgramPurdue history and records