Boilermakers (12) @ Fighting Irish (23)

 As far as debut games go, I think that the 23-12 victory over Purdue was a perfect start for the Kelly Era.  I wouldn't have complained if it was 35-7 at the half (like Weis) or a shutout...

Purdue's trip to Notre Dame is over, but the season really begins now.

Notre Dame defeats Purdue 23-12 in new coach's opener.

In the words of the immortal Bruce Springsteen, "You ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright." Full breakdown tomorrow.  Some great flashes, some solid fundamentals and a whole lot to work on as...

Brian Kelly is firmly in the cross hairs of ND Alumni, fans, and the media. Can he lead Notre Dame to victory against Purdue, silencing his critics for at least one week?

The Purdue football team can take a lesson from Chesley Sullenberger before heading to South Bend tomorrow.

Keith Carlos is the final player in the countdown to Purdue football

Hammer & Rails makes its picks for week 1 in the Big Ten

Can't believe we're already here, folks, with just a shade over 48 hours until Notre Dame kicks off against Purdue.  Almost as exciting is the fact that there are a nice set of games this...

Keith Arnold of NBCSports.com stops by to talk this weekend's Purdue-Notre Dame game.