Under new head coach Barry Odom, the Purdue Boilermakers are showing marked improvement after two horrible years. Last week, Purdue had its first serious test against the USC Trojans. Playing at home, Purdue got a taste of Betting on College Football reality, losing handily. Meanwhile, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish played their home opener against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Fighting Irish sought to rebound from their Week 1 loss to Miami-FL. Instead, Notre Dame imploded after failing on numerous chances to put the game away. Texas A&M got revenge on a leaky Notre Dame defense.
Purdue Boilermakers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 20, 2025, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Purdue | +26½ ( -105 ) | 55 ( -105 ) | +1356 |  |
| Notre Dame | -26½ ( -115 ) | 55 ( -115 ) | -3500 | |
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Purdue Boilermakers Team Overview
Last week, the Purdue Boilermakers lost 33-17 to the USC Trojans as 20.5-point home dogs. The game went under the Offshore bookmaker total of 59.5. As a result, Purdue is 2-1 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 0-3 under the total. Overall, Purdue is 2-1 straight up, 201 against the spread, and 0-3 under the total. Overall, Purdue ranks 70th in total offense, 81st for scoring offense, and 96th in fewest turnovers committed. The Boilers rank 51st for total defense, 43rd for scoring defense, and 129th for takeaways.
Jayden Maiava threw for 282 yards and rushed for a touchdown. At the same time, defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett returned an interception for a score as Southern California opened Big Ten play with a win over Purdue. Maiava completed 17 of 28 passes as the Trojans rolled up 460 total yards and kept the ball for 34:07.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Overview
Last game, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost 41-40 to the Texas A&M Aggies as 6.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 50.5. As a result, Notre Dame is 0-2 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 2-0 over the total. Notre Dame has national metrics of 84th for total offense, 62nd for scoring offense, 101st for total defense, and 119th for fewest points allowed. Notre Dame ranks 116th for takeaways.
Nate Boerkircher caught a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds to go, and No. 16 Texas A&M held on for a win over No. 8 Notre Dame. In sum, CJ Carr completed 20 of 32 passes for 293 yards, one touchdown, and one interception for Notre Dame. Jadarian Price (68 rushing yards) ran for two touchdowns. And then Jeremiyah Love (94 rushing yards, 53 receiving yards) notched one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown.
Purdue at Notre Dame Betting Stats
Purdue has not delivered good value on the road, with only three payouts in their last 10 games in that role. Further, six of Purdue’s most recent nine away games went over the total.
By contrast, the Fighting Irish have been a strong value at home with eight payouts in their most recent ten games in that role. Six of Notre Dame’s last ten games at home went over the total.
To summarize this series, Notre Dame covered six of its most recent ten games with Purdue. Only three of the last 11 games in this series went over the total.
Purdue at Notre Dame SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Notre Dame provides more Betting on College Football value at home and against Purdue. The Fighting Irish have the vastly superior roster.
Purdue at Notre Dame SBG Best Bet: Notre Dame Fighting Irish