Notre Dame didn't have a strong showing in very many parts of the game when it was upset by Northern Illinois in South Bend. One bright spot however was Joshua Burnham, a defensive lineman who was making plays before leaving the game with an ankle injury.

Burnham had been Notre Dame's best defensive end so far in the 2024 season. The junior from Michigan had four tackles and a tackle for loss in the loss to Northern Illinois, and he dominated the snaps at the position. Burnham also had two quarterback pressures in the first two games.

After getting upset a week before, Notre Dame made a statement against Purdue in Week 3. The Fighting Irish pounded Purdue 66-7 -- their highest point total and biggest victory margin of the 88-game series.

Notre Dame was just fine against Purdue last week, it looked and played like the team everyone assumed will end up in the College Football Playoff and now ... Oh no, another MAC team. The Irish face-planted against Northern Illinois two weeks ago - RUN THE BALL,

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From an offensive perspective, Notre Dame needs to show consistent growth. Last week was obviously a great sign against the Boilermakers. Now the team needs to prove that it wasnt