Quarterback Riley Leonard finally got Notre Dame's offense off the ground Saturday. Leonard and Jeremiyah Love dominated the first half with strong rushing performances, helping No. 18 Notre Dame pound Purdue 66-7 for the most lopsided loss in the Boilermakers' 137-year history.
Riley Leonard Mitchell Evans - The Canadian PressWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- — Quarterback Riley Leonard finally got Notre Dame's offense off the ground Saturday.Leonard and Jeremiyah Love dominated the first half with strong rushing performances, helping No. 18 Notre Dame pound Purdue 66-7 for the most lopsided loss in the Boilermakers' 137-year history.
"I was just itching to get on the field again, to prove myself,” said Leonard, who finished with 100 yards rushing and three TDs on the ground — all in the first half and matching a career high. “I just wanted another opportunity to get back out there, so this game was not only big for me, but big for the whole team.”Notre Dame collected 278 of its 362 yards rushing in the first two quarters.
It matched Purdue’s largest halftime deficit since 2013 when Ohio State led 42-0. Freeman worked on the Buckeyes staff that season, too. Steve Angeli was the second of four quarterback to play for Notre Dame. He threw two TD passes in the second half, the first of this season by the Irish.Purdue finished with 162 yards in total offense. Hudson Card was 11-of-24 passing for 124 yards and one TD, to go along with two interceptions.Notre Dame: Freeman's team wanted to show everyone last weekend simply was a misstep. If the Irish continue playing this way, they will prove it.
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