Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) warms up prior to the game.

After suffering a few tough losses in back-to-back weeks, Purdue returns to Ross-Ade Stadium this weekend for its toughest test yet. The Boilers host No. 3 Notre Dame to conclude its non-conference schedule. It's a team Purdue hasn't defeated in nearly two decades.

The Fighting Irish have rolled to a 3-0 start, defeating Wisconsin, Rice and Michigan State. The Boilermakers are hoping to bounce back and snap an ugly losing streak. Do they have any?

Here's everything you need to know for Saturday's rivalry game in West Lafayette between Purdue and Notre Dame.

Football weather has arrived in West Lafayette. Folks headed to Ross-Ade Stadium should be treated to a gorgeous afternoon, with chilly 50-degree temperatures in the morning and rising to a perfect 72 degrees for kickoff. The sun will be shining as the Boilers and the Irish go head to head on the gridiron (via weather.com).

Marcus Freeman, head coach

10 straight for the Irish

This "rivalry" has been awfully lopsided recently. Notre Dame has won 10 straight in the head-to-head series, with Purdue's last victory coming in 2007, a 33-19 win at Ross-Ade Stadium. Not only have the Fighting Irish won 10 straight, but they've won fairly easily.

Only three of the last 10 meetings have been decided by a touchdown or less. Notre Dame's average margin of victory in that span is 18.4 points per game.

Purdue's prolific passing attack

Although Purdue has struggled to get wins early in the season, it has shown promise offensively. The Boilermakers have been able to move the ball through the air, thanks to the play of Browne and his wide receivers.

Purdue is averaging 366.7 yards per game through the air this season, leading the Big Ten and ranking third nationally. The 73.8% completion rate is ninth in the country. The Boilermakers have also had seven touchdown passes with just one interception.

To put it bluntly, Notre Dame's defense is really good, and Purdue's is not. The Irish are allowing just 7.7 points per game through the first three games, which ranks fourth nationally. The Boilers are surrendering 36.3 points per contest, an average that ranks 128th and is the worst mark among Power Four teams.

Notre Dame is holding teams to under 60 yards rushing, while Purdue's opponents are averaging over 200 yards on the ground. The Irish have forced eight turnovers, the Boilers have one. These are two teams playing two completely different brands of defense.