Minnesota Golden Gophers13vs.Purdue Boilermakers won41

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Minnesota: Q 62.5¢ · Market odds 54.5¢ at forecast

Defense. Minnesota has allowed far fewer yards per game than Purdue.

Main caution: Purdue has produced more offensive yards per game than Minnesota.

Evidence and updates

Kicking. Minnesota kicker Luke Drzewiecki had not missed a kick through the Michigan game.

Snapshot: 2026-10-08T04:21:46.875000+00:00 · Quote: price_observations · 2026-10-08T04:19:59.032000000+00:00.

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Ask Q: Can Minnesota limit Purdue’s passing attack without repeating the two interceptions it threw against Michigan?

Defense

Through five 2026 games, Minnesota allowed 253.8 yards per game and 4.6 yards per play, compared with Purdue's 425.8 yards per game and 6.7 yards per play.

Kicking

Main caution

Points to Minnesota

Minnesota fields one of the Big Ten's stingiest run defenses, limiting opponents under 100 rushing yards per contest.
Through five games in 2026, Minnesota allowed just 94.0 rushing yards per game compared to Purdue's defense allowing 183.6 rushing yards per game.
Minnesota's recent road and conference track record demonstrates poise in tight late-game scenarios.
Minnesota secured consecutive Big Ten wins over Washington on September 26 and Michigan on October 3, committing only one penalty against Michigan.

Points to Purdue

Purdue's offense generates higher overall yardage and superior third-down conversion rates.
Purdue averaged 405.8 yards per game and converted 46 percent of third downs through five games, outgaining Minnesota in both categories.
Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey has shown susceptibility to game-altering interceptions.
Lindsey threw two first-half interceptions against Michigan on October 3, with both turnovers directly setting up opposing touchdowns.

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