Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds, line, picks: 2024 college football week 3 predictions from proven model

The Shillelagh Trophy will be up for grabs for the first time since 2021 when Notre Dame plays Purdue on Saturday during the Week 3 college football schedule. The trophy was first awarded in 1957, and from 1946 to 2014, Notre Dame vs. Purdue was an annual rival game in college football. After a six-year hiatus, they met in South Bend in 2021, and Purdue will host the matchup in 2024. Notre Dame has an overall record of 57-26-2 against Purdue, and the Boilermakers have not defeated Notre Dame since 2007.

The contest kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Purdue's Ross-Ade Stadium in Indiana. According to the SportsLine consensus, Notre Dame is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds. The over/under limit for total points is 47. Before making your Purdue vs. Notre Dame picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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Now the model has turned its attention to Notre Dame vs. Purdue and just announced its coveted picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds and trends for Purdue vs. Notre Dame:

• Notre Dame vs. Purdue Spread: Fighting Irish -7.5
• Notre Dame vs. Purdue over/under: 47 points
• Notre Dame vs. Purdue Money Line: Notre Dame -284, Purdue +227
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Why Notre Dame can cover

Notre Dame went 19-7 in its first two years under head coach Marcus Freeman, winning a bowl in each season. The Fighting Irish have won at least nine games in seven consecutive seasons, including six seasons with double-digit wins. Last week will be a tough loss for Notre Dame that they will never forget, but after defeating No. 20 Texas A&M 23-13 in College Station in Week 1, this year's Fighting Irish team has the potential to be one of the best teams in the nation.

Notre Dame climbed to No. 5 after starting the season ranked No. 7 following a win over Texas A&M. The Fighting Irish have slipped to No. 18 after a home loss to Northern Illinois, and a stellar defense is a major reason for the preseason top-10 ranking. Cornerback Benjamin Morrison is one of the best defensive backs in the country, leading a Notre Dame pass defense that holds opposing quarterbacks to a 44% completion rate, which ranks No. 7 in college football. See picks at SportsLine.

Why Purdue can cover

Purdue is entering its second season under head coach Ryan Walters, and the Boilermakers needed just one game this season to match their season-high in points and record their most decisive victory under Walters with a 49-0 victory over Indiana State on Aug. 31. Although Notre Dame represents a significant step up from being an FCS school, the Fighting Irish just suffered a huge upset against Northern Illinois, a MAC team.

This fall, the Purdue program is more familiar, as Walters has completed a full season with the program. He also returns starting quarterback Hudson Card, and that security was on full display against Indiana State, as the fifth-year senior completed 24 of 25 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. The Boilermakers also return Devin Mockobee, their best runner, who rushed for 89 yards on 8.1 yards per carry in Week 1 after rushing for 807 yards on 180 receiving yards last year. See picks at SportsLine.

How to make your picks for Notre Dame vs. Purdue

SportsLine's model is leaning toward the totals, predicting 51 combined points. It also says one side of the spread will hit nearly 60% of the time. You can see the model's picks at SportsLine.

So who will win Purdue over Notre Dame and which side of the spread will come in nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you should jump on using the advanced model that has gained well over $2,000 on the top-rated spread picks since its inception and find out. Don't forget to stream on Paramount+.