With the epic 16-14 upset loss to Northern Illinois finally and officially in the rearview mirror, Notre Dame returned to play Saturday at Purdue after a long and hard week of intense scrutiny. And, the Irish responded, big time. In an efficient performance, Notre Dame scored on its first possession of the game, built a 42-0 halftime lead, and never looked back in a 66-7 win, its ninth-straight victory over the Boilers. The blowout win provided plenty of game-ball candidates. We settled on these three. Quarterback Riley LeonardFollowing a week of ridicule and reflection, the Irish senior answe…