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Lightning Delays Notre Dame vs. Purdue Football Showdown

9/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Notre Dame vs. Purdue football game was delayed due to lightning near South Bend, Indiana, with 1:31 left in the second quarter.
Notre Dame led 28-13, and Purdue had possession at the Notre Dame 19-yard line at the time of the delay.
The game was suspended at 5:06 p.m. ET, with play expected to resume at 7:00 p.m. ET after a 10-minute warm-up.
The delay will count as halftime, with teams finishing the second quarter before starting the third.
This is Purdue's second consecutive week facing a weather delay.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, the NCAA implemented guidelines for weather-related delays in college football to enhance player safety. This year, Purdue experienced its second consecutive weather delay during a game against Notre Dame, which they lost 31-10. Such incidents emphasize the ongoing challenges in managing game conditions and the evolving safety protocols in collegiate athletics.

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Story summary

The Notre Dame vs. Purdue football game was delayed due to lightning near South Bend, Indiana, with 1:31 left in the second quarter.
Notre Dame led 28-13, and Purdue had possession at the Notre Dame 19-yard line at the time of the delay.
The game was suspended at 5:06 p.m. ET, with play expected to resume at 7:00 p.m. ET after a 10-minute warm-up.
The delay will count as halftime, with teams finishing the second quarter before starting the third.
This is Purdue's second consecutive week facing a weather delay.

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