Three things to know about Purdue heading into Saturday’s clash with Notre Dame

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Joey Tanona will face his former Irish teammates Saturday as Purdue's starting left tackle. Purdue Sports photo

When Purdue visits Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, the matchup brings storylines beyond the rivalry. Marcus Freeman’s coaching roots trace back to West Lafayette, Barry Odom has rebuilt the Boilermakers with a record transfer haul, and former Irish lineman Joey Tanona has emerged as Purdue’s starting left tackle after a remarkable recovery.