September 26, 2026 · Time TBA · Network TBA
Kickoff: September 26, 2026 at Time TBA from Ross-Ade Stadium. Schedule and broadcast information can change.
The Shillelagh Trophy stays in the spotlight as Notre Dame and Purdue meet for a third consecutive season.
The drive is short, the history is long, and the road crowd will need no explanation. In-state games have a way of making geography feel personal.
“It is going to be tough. It is going to be physical. It is going to be relentless.”
Lou Holtz ↗
Three pieces of history to carry into kickoff. Series figures come from Notre Dame’s official 2026 schedule announcement.
A quick path through the history that gives this 2026 meeting its identity.
These are the questions worth carrying into the game—not predictions, but guideposts for watching it unfold.
Go deeper with the official programs, the wider rivalry story, and tools for planning your own Notre Dame weekend.
Use the First Visit guide to build a weekend around campus traditions, travel, tailgating, and the moments you do not want to miss.