FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2012, file photo, Purdue quarterback Robert Marve throws the ball against Eastern Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue coach Danny Hope has another big decision to make. After naming Caleb T
FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2012, file photo, Purdue quarterback Robert Marve throws the ball against Eastern Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue coach Danny Hope has another big decision to make. After naming Caleb TerBush the starter, then suspending TerBush before Saturday's season opener, Hope now has to figure out whether to stick with Marve's hot hand or reinsert TerBush as the starter for Notre Dame. The Journal & Courier, Brent Drinkut, File) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES, Associated Press
By Associated Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Purdue coach Danny Hope knows what a victory against Notre Dame would mean for his program. It would be much more than just a 2-0 start for the first time in five years.

Hope says a win against the Irish would be a confidence builder for both the team and fan base, and show that his team has the toughness needed to win at a venue like Notre Dame Stadium.

Both teams are coming off easy wins. The Boilermakers routed Eastern Kentucky 48-6 and the Irish hammered Navy, 50-10. Purdue's last 2-0 start was 2007 and Notre Dame's came in 2008.

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