Purdue and Notre Dame had a 2-hour delay just before halftime.

Purdue's defense was not on the field often because of the quick-strike nature of the Notre Dame defense.

Next week is a bye week for the Boilermakers, but then they play No. 8 Illinois.

SOUTH BEND — Another week, another long Purdue football lightning delay.

Another year, another lopsided Boilermaker loss to Notre Dame . The No. 21 Fighting Irish stormed to a 56-30 victory at Notre Dame Stadium — their 10th straight in the series over the past 18 years.

Purdue waited out a two-hour lightning delay late in the first half. It allowed a 100-yard kickoff return sandwiched between its own field goal and touchdown drive in those final 91 seconds.

Occasional flashes on offense and special teams could not overcome a

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