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Purdue at Notre Dame
Sep 8, 2012 • Completed
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Purdue
Big Ten

Final Score
17 - 20

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Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Notre Dame edges Purdue 20-17
Notre Dame finished ahead of Purdue 20-17 on Sep 8, 2012. The result came in week 2 of the 2012 season.
Notre Dame finished ahead of Purdue 20-17 on Sep 8, 2012. The result came in week 2 of the 2012 season.
Notre Dame built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Notre Dame 376; Purdue 288. Another key split was passing yards: Notre Dame 324; Purdue 198.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Notre Dame 376; Purdue 288
Passing yards
Notre Dame 324; Purdue 198
Rushing yards
Notre Dame 52; Purdue 90
Turnovers
Notre Dame 1; Purdue 2
First downs
Notre Dame 19; Purdue 14
Possession time
Notre Dame 34:14; Purdue 25:46
Third downs
Notre Dame 11-19; Purdue 6-17
Completions-attempts
Notre Dame 24-39; Purdue 19-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 376 | 288 |
| Passing Yards | 324 | 198 |
| Rushing Yards | 52 | 90 |
| First Downs | 19 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-19 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-52 | 8-51 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-39 | 19-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 34:14 | 25:46 |