No. 24 Notre Dame searching for cure to defensive woes before taking on Purdue

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 24 Notre Dame faces a familiar predicament — two early-season losses has left no margin for error. The circumstances have changed, though. This time, it's the usually stout Fighting Irish defense searching for answers as it faces rival Purdue (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten) on Saturday. It wouldn't be the first time Notre Dame has used this matchup as a springboard to change directions. A year ago, after a stinging 16-14 loss to...