The upset Purdue fans have good reason for their discouragement considering they currently rank last in the Big Ten in points allowed per game (36.33), total yards per game allowed (446.7), total yards per play allowed (6.9), rushing yards per game allowed (207), yards per carry allowed (5.5), and opponent third down conversion rate (54.1%).

Through three games, Purdue’s offensive attack has tried to be balanced; however, the passing game is having much more success compared to the ground. Overall, the Boilermakers are averaging an impressive 488.7 total yards per game, including 6.8 yards per play.

Notre Dame, now 0-2 for the first time since Marcus Freeman’s inaugural season, seeks to get back on track on Saturday afternoon against a 2-1 Purdue squad that is completely different from the one that the Irish beat up on in a 66-7 route last year.

The Fighting Irish hit the road this week for a renewal of an in-state rivalry with the Purdue Boilermakers. The Shillelagh Trophy will...