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Purdue has had to sit on their bitter loss to Michigan for an extra week, and with the recent passing of Joe Tiller, emotions are running in West Lafayette.
Despite their loss to Maryland on Saturday, Minnesota is still a dangerous team that can test the offense and give the defense trouble (especially in the first half with two Purdue defenders out). Can Purdue overcome their loss and beat the Gophers? Or will they still be hung up on their recent loss and let their weaknesses get the best of them on Saturday?
The game against Ohio following the Louisville loss showed that Brohm Squad has short memories, but Minnesota is a different beast. Purdue will need a good first half if they want to win this game.
Let’s play football.
Purdue vs Minnesota Game Day Vitals
| Opponent | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
| Current Record | 3-1, 0-1 Big Ten |
| Stadium | Ross-Ade Stadium |
| Capacity | 57,236 |
| Surface | Bermuda Grass |
| Mascot | Goldy the Gopher |
| Tickets | Starting at $31 on StubHub |
| Starting at $29 on SeatGeek | |
| Kickoff Time | 3:30 PM EDT |
| TV | ESPN 2 |
| Online Streaming | Watch ESPN |
| Satellite Radio | Sirius XM Channel 84 |
| Odds | Purdue 4 point favorites |
| All-Time Series | Minnesota leads series 37-32-3 |
| Last Purdue Win | 45-17 on Oct. 8, 2011 in West Lafayette |
| Last Minnesota Win | 44-31 on Nov. 5, 2016 in Minneapolis |
| SB Nation Blog Representation | The Daily Gopher |
| Weather Forecast | Temperatures in mid-60s with 50/50 chance of rain |
| 2016 Minnesota Record | 9-4, 5-4 Big Ten |
| 2016 Minnesota Postseason | Won 17-12 over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl |
| Coach | PJ Fleck: 1st season at Minnesota with 3-1 record. 33-23 overall coaching record |
| Is the H&R Staff Attending? | Travis and Kyle |