It’s the Notre Dame Fighting Irish versus the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 26, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
- Streaming: Peacock
How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Purdue on September 26, 2026
You can watch the Purdue Boilermakers take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish live on Peacock on September 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Learn how to get and access Peacock Premium through DIRECTV.
No. 3 Notre Dame (3-0) at Purdue (1-2) — Game Preview
No. 3 Notre Dame arrives at Ross-Ade Stadium unbeaten at 3-0 while Purdue sits at 1-2 and looks for a signature result in front of its home crowd. The Fighting Irish play as an FBS independent with a No. 3 ranking and a playoff résumé to protect, which makes an in-state road trip against a Big Ten opponent more than a routine afternoon.
CJ Carr has completed 53 of 73 passes for 726 yards and 6 touchdowns, and his efficiency sets the tone for an offense that has yet to stumble. On the other sideline, Ryan Browne has thrown for 1,024 yards with 7 touchdowns against 1 interception, so the Boilermakers carry a passing game with real volume into this matchup.
Purdue also leans on Fame Ijeboi, whose 6 rushing touchdowns give the home side a finishing option near the goal line. The pressure question belongs to Boubacar Traore, who has 2 sacks for a Notre Dame front that will try to speed up Browne before he can find a rhythm.
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What Time is the Notre Dame vs. Purdue Game Today?
The Notre Dame vs. Purdue game starts at 2:00 PM ET.
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Players to Watch: Notre Dame vs. Purdue
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
CJ Carr — QB. Through the unbeaten start, Carr has gone 53 of 73 for 726 yards and 6 touchdowns. That kind of accuracy lets the Fighting Irish stay on schedule, and a road environment in West Lafayette is the next test of his poise.
Nolan James Jr. — RB. With 169 yards and 3 touchdowns on 39 carries, James gives Notre Dame a ground game that can keep defenses honest against the pass. His work on early downs could decide how much control the visitors hold on the clock.
Boubacar Traore — DL. Traore has 2 sacks and brings interior push that can collapse the pocket before a quarterback settles. Against a Purdue offense built around volume passing, his disruption carries extra weight.
Purdue Boilermakers
Ryan Browne — QB. Purdue’s offense runs through Browne, who has piled up 1,024 passing yards on 74 of 101 attempts, along with 7 touchdowns and 1 interception. Ball security against a ranked defense will shape whether Purdue can hang around into the second half.
Fame Ijeboi — RB. Ijeboi has turned 55 carries into 248 yards and 6 touchdowns, which makes him the home side’s most dependable scoring threat in the red zone. Keeping him involved would also take some pressure off Browne.
Breeon Ishmail — DE. Off the edge, Ishmail has recorded 1 sack and represents the Boilermakers’ best shot at getting home against Carr. A timely pressure or two from him could change the feel of the afternoon.
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