CJ Carr throws for 3 TDs, runs for another to help No. 3 Notre Dame rout rival Purdue 49-10

CJ Carr had an impressive performance, throwing three touchdown passes and running for another score to help No. 3 Notre Dame defeat rival Purdue 49-10. The Fighting Irish linebacker Drayk Bowen also contributed, scoring his first career touchdown on a 15-yard fumble return. Purdue struggled offensively, with Ryan Browne completing only 18 of 28 passes for 111 yards and losing a fumble that Bowen returned for the touchdown.

Notre Dame's offense was dominant, rushing for 177 yards and maintaining a season-high pace. This win marked Notre Dame's second straight with a TD pass and TD run in the same game, while also putting the Boilermakers on a three-game losing streak. The Irish's victory extends their winning streak to 14 games, setting a record for their perfect start in October since 2021.