Initial thoughts: Notre Dame takes some steps forward in defeat of Purdue

[ASFN Admin]

Five initial thoughts from Notre Dame's 27-13 win over Purdue Saturday afternoon, which improved the Irish to 3-0 this season. The victory moved head coach Brian Kelly into a tie with Knute Rockne for the most all-time wins in Notre Dame history. Notre Dame had 12 havoc plays (tackles for loss, passes defended, fumbles forced) for a decent 15 percent havoc rate, but that sells short its disruption.

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