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Purdue-Notre Dame Football Rivalry Paused as Boilermakers Add Big 12 Opponent

Purdue-Notre Dame Football Rivalry Paused as Boilermakers Add Big 12 Opponent
World Sports · 02:45:56 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame have agreed to pause their longstanding football rivalry, according to a report from the Indianapolis Star. The decision comes as Purdue adds a Big 12 Conference opponent to its future schedule. The Boilermakers and Fighting Irish have met regularly since 1896, but the series will be put on hold to accommodate new conference scheduling commitments. No date has been announced for the rivalry's potential resumption.

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