The golden Midwestern sun shone down upon the endless array of screaming patrons, all dawning gold and black. The faithful fans were avidly rooting for their beloved Boilermakers, as the underdog team from West Lafayette, Indiana, was about to upset the dreaded private school from South Bend. Purdue held a 24-14 lead as they now headed into the final quarter of football. Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Notre Dame, led by Dan Devine, was upset just a week earlier at the hands of the...

Notre Dame won the Megaphone Trophy against rival Michigan State last Saturday, after defeating the Spartans 27-10 in a sloppy home matchup. The Irish looked on fire against Rice the week prior, but seemed slow and mild against Michigan State. Despite the surprisingly close game, players still stood out for outstanding (and some lackluster) performances.

On Wednesday, Notre Dame and Nebraska announced a home-and-home series between the two programs during the 2032-2033 season. The Irish will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, for the 2032 game, then the Cornhuskers will travel to South Bend the following season.