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Here’s what the experts are saying about Notre Dame at Purdue

Here’s what the experts say as Notre Dame looks to win a bounce-back game.

Last week, the experts (and your author) all expected Notre Dame to cruise over Northern Illinois. Well, we all have some egg on our faces after the 16-14 upset by the Huskies.

So what are the experts saying about the Fighting Irish as they prepare to play Purdue in a game that could determine their College Football Playoff fate?

CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah has the Irish winning a close game in which Purdue will cover the spread. Why? In part because Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card could play well if the Irish can’t get pressure, and in part because the Irish might be rattled by the loss to NIU.

“Many successful coaching tenures at Purdue were highlighted with historic wins over Notre Dame, and this certainly appears to be a fallible version. If the Boilermakers can protect quarterback Hudson Card, he represents one of the best quarterbacks the Fighting Irish will defend this season. Notre Dame will pull away for a victory, but Purdue will give the Irish their best shot,” he writes.

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How to watch Notre Dame at Purdue on Saturday, September 14th

Here’s how to tune in for Notre Dame at Purdue

Notre Dame is looking to show that what happened against Northern Illinois was only a matter of overlooking an underdog and that it belongs in the College Football Playoff.

The way the Fighting Irish can accomplish that is by beating Purdue on the road. Especially if a win is decisive. If you want to tune in to see how the Irish respond to one of the program’s worst losses in modern, if not all-time, history, scroll down.

Here are the viewing notes:

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 14, 2024
  • Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Streaming: Fubo, Paramount+
  • Radio: Check local info here
  • Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana

The battle for the Shillelagh is on.

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Is Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman mulling a quarterback change?

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard appears to be on notice that his play must improve.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans have not been happy with the offense, particularly the pass game, during the first two weeks of the season.

The offense struggled in both the 23-13 victory over Texas A&M and the 16-14 upset loss to the Northern Illinois Huskies.

Quarterback Riley Leonard has run the ball well but looked tentative in the passing game, seemingly afraid to step up in the pocket. He’s struggled to connect with his wide receivers.

This prompted some fans to call for a change at the position.

Beat writer Tyler Horka asked Freeman what might force a change, perhaps elevating Steve Angeli, and Freeman said he wasn’t sure what the exact parameter would be, but there would be change if the passing game didn’t improve.

https://twitter.com/tbhorka/status/1834264568417132947

Our take is that Leonard is still the guy for now, but he’s been put on notice. That’s not something we thought we’d say about the highly touted transfer, especially at this point of the season.

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