Purdue at Notre Dame

Saturday, September 24, 1988. Notre Dame kept the Shillelagh Trophy

No. 8 Notre Dame beat Purdue 52–⁠7. It was their 60th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 37–⁠21–⁠2 as played.

AwayPurdue4–⁠7 in 1988
7
Home8Notre Dame12–⁠0 in 1988
52

FinalHigh 68°F, low 44°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 60–⁠26–⁠2; as played, 62–⁠26–⁠2 in 90 meetings, counting the 30 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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