College Football Recap: Week 3

Source: Cole Dunbar

 

#12 Notre Dame vs. Purdue: 

The Irish welcomed the Boilermakers to South Bend for an in-state showdown. Both teams were undefeated heading into the game. Purdue hung tough throughout a majority of the game, but Notre Dame flexed their muscles towards the end, pulling away and winning the game 27-13. Purdue will head back home for their next game to host Illinois. Notre Dame will head to Chicago to take on Wisconsin at Soldier Field.  

 

Indiana vs. #8 Cincinnati:  

Indiana looked like they may dominate this game early. The Hoosier led 14-0 towards the end of the 1st half, but a targeting call changed the game drastically. Linebacker Micah McFadden was ejected and the Bearcats rallied and cut the deficit to 14-10 at the half. Momentum was on the side of Cincinnati and the Hoosiers could never get going again. Cincinnati wins 38-24. Indiana will hit the road for a game against Western Kentucky next week.  

 

Ball State vs. Wyoming: 

The Cardinals traveled west for a tough matchup against Wyoming. The Cowboys dominated this game from start to finish. They led at halftime 31-0, and would go on to win the game 45-12. Next up for Ball State is Toledo back in Muncie.