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Rewatch Notes | Notre Dame Defense vs Purdue

There were some positives to take away from Notre Dame's defensive play against Purdue, but the concerns about the pass defense continue to be a serious concern
September 22, 2025
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Believe it or not, there was some good from Notre Dame’s defense against Purdue. Unfortunately it’s completely overshadowed by the fact that the pass defense remains a serious problem.

Purdue gained 75-yards on six plays in only 53 seconds without using a timeout. The fact that it wasn’t shocking says everything anyone needs to know about the artist previously known as Notre Dame’s elite pass defense.

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