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%).

There has been a lot of talk regarding the lackluster start the Notre Dame wide receiver group has had to the season. With Micah Gilbert's impressive performance against Michigan State, he could be exactly what this offense needs going forward. Via USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect This wide receiver group came into this season with lofty expectations. They have the talent, the quarterback, and an offensive system that seemed like the perfect scenario for this group to hi

It wasn't entirely pretty, both with the rain showers and the on-field result in Notre Dame's 27-10 victory over Michigan State at Notre Dame Stadium.

The Irish face a once-familiar foe this week in the Michigan State Spartans. For the first time since 2017, the two teams will face off in The Battle for the Megaphone. Notre Dame has won four of the past five matchups (including wins in 2012 and 2013 that were vacated) and leads the series 47-29-1.