That's one shillelagh rivalry trophy....

The Fighting Irish beat Purdue Saturday night 49-28. I thought the Irish could beat Purdue, (and what they could do and what they have done have often been completely different over the past 5 or so years), but I wasn't expecting anything near the blowout that occurred.

I didn't get to see any of the game as I was busy celebrating at a friend's house out in cow country, but we did find out the halftime score. And promptly celebrated as good Irishmen should. Or just good already drunks.

I have now clue how the USC game will turn out for Notre Dame, but the bye week and the momentum from the Purdue game should help. Playing in Notre Dame Stadium might help, too, but home-field advantage doesn't always mean much in rivalry games.