Notre Dame vs. Purdue: Predictions, odds and how to watch Saturday

College fo otball rolls into Week 3 with a thrilling in-state rivalry matchup between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.

The Fighting Irish suffered a shocking 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois in Week 2, a game that could have significant implications for their College Football playoff hopes. With this defeat, the Fighting Irish cannot afford any more losses if they want to keep their playoff dreams alive, making the matchup against Purdue a must-win scenario for Notre Dame.

The Boilermakers are coming off an impressive 49-0 win against Indiana State, a game that showcased their potential. With Quarterback Hudson Card's significant showing, completing 24 of 25 attempts for 273 yards and four touchdowns, Purdue is in a strong position as they head into Week 3.

Here is everything to know about the Notre Dame-Purdue Week 3 matchup.

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ESPN : Notre Dame has a 73% chance to win

According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Notre Damn Fighting Irish have a 73.9% chance of beating the Purdue Boilermakers in Week 3.

College Football News : Notre Dame 30, Purdue 16

Pete Fiutak writes: "Notre Dame will utilize the ground game and defense to take the pressure off Leonard and the passing game, but the win won’t be more than spit in a bucket trying to put the flames out after paying $1.4 million to lose to NIU."

Doc Sports : Take the Fighting Irish

Guy Bruhn writes: "The Fighting Irish sit in 46th in Division 1 regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 14.5 PPG. They are allowing an average of 4.0 yards per rush on the ground and 168.0 yards on the ground per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 336 yards via the running game in 2 games."

Picks and Parlays : Notre Dame 24, Purdue 20

Thomas Pemberton writes: "The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost in the season home opener last week. Notre Dame will try to regroup as they enter to take on a tough Purdue team. The Boilermakers have had an extra week to prepare for this game. Watch for Purdue to try to copycat what Northern Illinois did last week against the Irish. Take the free points until the Irish show they are a good team."

College football 2024: Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds, lines:

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are favorites to defeat the Purdue Boilermakers, according to the BetMGM college football odds .

Odds as of Thursday afternoon.

• Spread: Notre Dame (-10)
• Moneylines: Notre Dame (-400)
• Over/under: 45.5

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How to watch Notre Dame vs. Purdue:

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 14
• Where: Ross-Ade Stadium (West Lafayette, Indiana)
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV: CBS
• Stream: Fubo (free trial) | Sling TV | Paramount+

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