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GoldanDBlack express • volume 25, express 3 • 2 game and generally struggled to get off the field defensively. It was an eerily similar result to 2013 with its assignment issues and lack of being in the right gaps consistently. Offensively, the Boilermakers struggled to get open at receiver, didn't have accurate enough practices when they were and failed to generate any kind of big plays in the running game. It was an eerily similar result to 2013 with its general lack of ability to produce points because of mistakes and turnovers. But Purdue solely is looking at this week as what it can do better. It's a long list and one that will be even tough - er considering the opponent, but merely compet- ing on Saturday would go a long way to Purdue's psyche. "It was definitely a tough week last week," sophomore defensive tackle Jake Replogle said. "We know we're a good team. Looking at last week, we know we didn't play the best. We know we could have played a lot better, could have done a lot more things. Central Michigan is a good team, but we felt like we didn't play as well as we could or had to. "It's important for this team to get back on the right track, to play good this Saturday." j Stranger Things Have Happened Over the past 40 years, Purdue has pulled some monumental upsets over Notre Dame when few gave it any chance, which will be the case Saturday in Indianapolis. Year Line 1974 ND by 34.5 Result: Purdue 31, Notre Dame 20 1984 ND by 20.5 Result: Purdue 23, Notre Dame 21 1997 ND by 20.5 Result: Purdue 28, Notre Dame 17 2014 ND by 28.5 Result: ? PURDUEFED.COM/VISA PURDUE PRIDE THAT PAYS. *Subject to credit approval. No annual fee. Balance transfers and cash advances not eligible for rewards points. Federally insured by NCUA. Join thousands of Purdue fans who reach for their official Purdue Alumni Association Visa ® Credit Card and get rewarded for things you pay for anyway. Redeem rewards points for unlimited cash back, gift cards or a cash donation to the John Purdue Club. Apply today. *