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Bryan and Shaun break down the key matchups that could shape Notre Dame’s matchup with Purdue, beginning with Jaden Greathouse and Mylan Graham going against nickel Smiley Bradford and the Irish offensive tackles battling Purdue’s defensive ends. They also examine the critical battles on the other side of the ball, including Christian Gray vs. Xavier Townsend, Adon Shuler vs. Asaad Waseem, and Drayk Bowen against George Burhenn and Fame Ijeboi, along with the coaching matchup between Charlie Partridge and Zach Crabtree.
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"Notre Dame vs Purdue - Matchups That Matter" is an episode of Irish Breakdown. Runtime 38 min. Published September 23, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
