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Defense has led the way for Notre Dame as it rolls into its matchup with Purdue, with Paul Burmeister looking ahead to the Fighting Irish's national title hopes and what it all means for CJ Carr.
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The lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges Musselman kicked Baker-Mazara off the team after the Trojans were eliminated from NCAA Tournament contention to avoid paying the remainder of his NIL contract.
Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell says he has been diagnosed with cancer after visiting doctors a few months ago when “not feeling 100%.”
Minnesota’s leading scorer Cade Tyson has rejoined the team with the intent to play this season. Tyson has enrolled in classes and will practice with the Gophers while waiting for official eligibility clearance.
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2026 Big Ten football schedule on NBC & Peacock
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sat., Aug. 29 | 2:30 p.m. | USC 42, San Jose State 26 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Thurs., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | Minnesota 59, Eastern Illinois 7 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 1 | Sat., Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Michigan 13, Western Michigan 12 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 6 | 4 p.m. | Washington 24, Washington State 10 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Iowa 16, Iowa State 13 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 12:30 p.m. | Wisconsin 54, Eastern Michigan 10 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 2 p.m. | Illinois 48, Southern Illinois 10 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 4 p.m. | Indiana 38, Western Kentucky 0 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 6 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | USC at Penn State | NBC, Peacock |
| 13 | Fri. Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Minnesota at Wisconsin | NBC, Peacock |
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purdue Boilermakers Game Preview
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Notre Dame (3-0) is trying to finish September with a perfect record for the first time since 2021.
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Texas was No. 1 for the second straight week and followed by Georgia, Notre Dame, Ole Miss and Indiana. Miami, Ohio State, Alabama, BYU and LSU completed the top 10.
Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen, who led the Irish with eight tackles, praised the physical nature of his team’s defensive unit.
The Fighting Irish took on the Spartans for the first time since 2017, firing on all cylinders and coming away with the win in South Bend to stay undefeated.
