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Notre Dame Stops Skid With 56-30 Win Over Purdue, Powered by Breakout Offense

Marcus Freeman emphasized trust in the plan to steady a defense under public scrutiny.

Overview

  • Redshirt freshman CJ Carr went 10-of-12 for 223 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.
  • Jeremiyah Love ran for a career-high 157 yards and two scores, and Jadarian Price scored four times on 11 touches.
  • Notre Dame still allowed 30 points; the defense remains a work in progress despite three sacks and two interceptions.
  • Freeman told players not to panic and affirmed confidence in young defensive backs Dallas Golden and Mark Zackery after lineup shuffles in the secondary.
  • Social media reaction lauded the offense but questioned defensive coordinator Chris Ash, with some fans calling for a change.