PURDUE FOOTBALL HISTORY QUIZ #11

Historically, the three largest crowds for a Purdue football game at Ross-Ade Stadium are …

1. 71,629 on 11/22/80 Purdue vs Indiana
2. 70,567 on 09/22/79 Purdue vs Notre Dame
3. 70,007 on 09/26/81 Purdue vs Notre Dame

All three games were against in-state rivals, Trophy games, and Boilermaker victories.

1980 Old Oaken Bucket Trophy game attendance 71,629.
Final Score : Purdue 24  Indiana 23

1979 Shillelagh Trophy game attendance 70,567.
Final Score : Purdue 28  Notre Dame 22

1981 Shillelagh Trophy game attendance 70,007.
Final Score : Purdue 15  Notre Dame 14

In the 1970s Ross-Ade Stadium had an all-time high listed capacity of 69,200.