Notre Dame at Purdue
Saturday, September 13, 1997. Purdue took the Shillelagh Trophy from Notre Dame Share
Purdue beat No. 12 Notre Dame 28–17. It was their 69th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 45–22–2 as played.
FinalAttendance 68,789
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Notre Dame 69% 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 21 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. 20, 1997
- SeasonNotre Dame in 1997
- ProgramNotre Dame history and records
Purdue
- Next gamevs. Ball StateSept. 20, 1997
- SeasonPurdue in 1997
- ProgramPurdue history and records