 Some in the media began comparing Willingham to some of Notre Dame's legendary coaches and said the team would win seven or eight games in the season, and be back in national championship contention by 2005.With renewed expectations, the Irish hoped to continue their streak and beat 15th ranked Purdue, who hadn't won at Notre Dame in 30 years.The Boilermakers' quarterback, Kyle Orton, torched the Irish defense handing them a 25 point loss to end the rally.