Notre Dame Has A HUGE Opportunity Against Purdue...

Download the Kalshi app and use code ATOZ to get $20 when you trade $20. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Sign up today: http://kalshi.com/r/ATOZ Sponsor Disclosure: Kalshi: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Notre Dame football is one win away from moving to 5-0, and the Fighting Irish have a major opportunity against the Purdue Boilermakers. Ryan Roberts breaks down Notre Dame vs. Purdue, including the biggest storylines, key matchups, players to watch and his final score prediction. His prediction: Notre Dame 45 Purdue 17 The biggest question entering this matchup is whether Notre Dame can finally get its rushing attack moving. The Fighting Irish showed progress against Michigan State, rushing for 161 yards as a team while Nolan James Jr. recorded the first 100-yard rushing game of his Notre Dame career. But Ryan believes that still is not enough. For Notre Dame to reach its goals this season, the running game needs to continue improving. Purdue presents the perfect opportunity because the Boilermakers have struggled stopping the run, allowing more than 200 rushing yards per game. Purdue recently allowed UCLA to rush for 370 yards, and Ryan believes Notre Dame should be able to attack that weakness. His expectation: Notre Dame rushes for more than 200 yards. If the Irish can establish the run, it should open up the passing game for CJ Carr. Notre Dame's quarterback has already shown the ability to attack defenses vertically, and Ryan believes forcing Purdue to bring extra defenders into the box will create opportunities for explosive plays through the air. Micah Gilbert is coming off a breakout performance against Michigan State with eight catches for 170 yards, while Jordan Faison has continued to make the most of his opportunities. Ryan also wants to see Notre Dame involve its tight ends more in the passing game after limited production through the first three games. Defensively, Notre Dame faces a Purdue offense led by quarterback Ryan Brown. Brown has improved significantly compared to last season and gives Purdue the ability to create explosive plays both through the air and with his legs. Ryan believes Purdue can score points, which is why he has the Boilermakers reaching 17 points. However, he expects Notre Dame's defense to take over in the second half. The key matchup? Notre Dame's defensive line against Purdue's offense. Ryan wants to see big performances from Boubacar Traore, Bryce Young, Rodney Dunham and Keon Keely. If Notre Dame builds a lead and forces Purdue into obvious passing situations, he believes the Irish defensive front can create major problems. Can Notre Dame finally establish the running game? Will CJ Carr and the passing attack explode? Can Notre Dame's defensive line dominate? Ryan Roberts breaks down Notre Dame vs. Purdue and gives his final prediction. Subscribe for Notre Dame Fighting Irish football news, game previews, postgame analysis, recruiting updates, transfer portal coverage and year-round Notre Dame content. ****** Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: https://google.com/preferences/source?q=atozsports.com Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: https://atozsports.com/games For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: https://atozsports.com/college-football/notre-dame-fighting-irish-news/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotreDameFans4Life Twitter: https://x.com/AtoZSportsNFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsnotredame/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notredame.atozsports ***** #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #FightingIrish #PurdueFootball #CollegeFootball