Notre Dame beat Purdue 17-0 in a rain-soaked game in West Lafayette on Sept. 25, 1993, after a scoreless first half. A third-quarter fumble return gave the fourth-ranked Irish the lead; they later added a field goal and a rushing touchdown.
The recap said rain fell throughout, hardest in the first half, and may have contributed to inaccurate passing. Notre Dame quarterback Kevin McDougal went 3-for-9 with two interceptions before halftime, while Purdue’s Matt Pike finished 9-for-14. Notre Dame tackle Aaron Taylor blocked Purdue’s 43-yard field-goal attempt before the break.
The win kept coach Lou Holtz unbeaten against Purdue during his tenure, and the article describes it as the second-closest game between the schools under him.
