Notre Dame vs Purdue

This could be a closer game than expected with Jimmy Claussen and Armando Allen not at 100% along with Michael Floyd being out. Purdue will try to prevent any big plays from Golden Tate so Duval Kamra, Robby Parris and Shaquelle Evans will need to provide additional offense for the Irish. If that happens and the defense improves from last week this is a game Notre Dame should win but with the injuries and coming off two intense games, this is a game that is cause for concern for Irish fans.
Prediction: Notre Dame 28 Purdue 20.

nd vs michigan state

Another nail biter but this one coming with a much better finish for fans of the Irish. Jimmy Claussen is playing with more confidence and with the pass protection and offensive weapons at his disposal this could be his break out year as he now finally looks comfortable in Charile Weiss's offense. Let's hope his turf toe injury does not get in the way of that.
It was ashame that Michael Floyd broke his collarbone because he was on his way to becoming one of the premeire wide receivers in college football. Duval Kumara and Rob Parris are okay but this could be the opportunity to see if the Irish have another star in the making by utilizing freshman Shaquelle Evans.
The weak spot so far looks to be the defensive line. Defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta will need to address this and find more ways to pressure the quarterback. Although safety Kyle McCarthy's interception against Michigan State to save the game brought joy and a huge sigh of relief for Irish fans, Notre Dame must be able to get pressure in the backfield because sacks and turnovers so far this year have been to few and far between.
Let's hope the momentum from Notre Dame's victory over Michigan State can be sustained for this weekend against Purdue .

ND vs MSU

Saturday's game will go a long way in determining what kind of football team Notre Dame really has. Right now it looks like a team with offensive talent but not enough defensive playmakers. Although Tate Forcier is an elusive quarterback, it was disturbing to see that Notre Dame's defense could only create one turnover playing against a true freshman at quarterback. If the Irish offense can stay turnover free there is a good chance they will beat Michigan State but in this game even one turnover can be the difference so the Irish must win the time of possesion battle and generate time consuming drives. I am hoping they get tight end Kyle Rudolph involved in this game because he looks to be another version of John Carlson.
This game is obviously big and will probably be another close one.