SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Jadarian Price scored four touchdowns, including a 100-yard kickoff return, and No. 24 Notre Dame beat Purdue 56-30 on Saturday for its first win of the season.

The Irish beat the Boilermakers for the 10th straight time, including last season’s 66-7 blowout. Notre Dame leads the series 61-26-2.

Coming off losses against No. 4 Miami and No. 10 Texas A&M to start the season, Notre Dame (1-2) took command with three touchdowns in the third quarter to break away from a 35-23 halftime lead.

Freeman said that he challenged his team as individuals after the rough start to the season.

"It was a realistic understanding: Stop making yourself feel better by saying we’re four points away from being 2-0, or, we’re close," Freeman said of his message to the Fighting Irish b

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